‘Kelly’ was a financial consultant who fell victim to two ‘pig-butchering’ scams - a mash-up of romance and investment scams run by Asia-based syndicates. Both were men she met on Instagram and then chatted with on WhatsApp. She lost a total of about S$35,000 to them.
(Are you the victim of a scam or know someone who is? Email us with your story: cnainsider@mediacorp.com.sg)
Though she was wary after the first scam, she reveals how the second scammer got past her guard with emotional and psychological manipulation. He even spoke to and got close to her kids. He only brought up an investment ‘proposal’ two months into their online relationship.
By sharing her story, ‘Kelly’ hopes to warn people that even educated or financially savvy professionals may be taken in. She now volunteers with the Global Anti-Scam Organization (GASO) to expose scammers and help victims.
00:00 How the first scam happened
02:55 The second scammer’s convincing tactics
03:51 Why I thought the scheme was legit
04:21 I lost my money the second time
05:05 What I’ve learnt
For help wherever you are, contact:
Global Anti-Scam Organization [ Ссылка ]
Global Anti-Scam Alliance [ Ссылка ]
If you're in Singapore:
For scam-related advice, call the anti-scam hotline 1800 722 6688 or go to www.scamalert.sg.
To provide information on scams, call the police hotline 1800 255 0000, or submit online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.
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