investment scam
Coverage of investment scam in the Nexus archive.
- [AU] Police called me and transferred me to Shanghai Police
A Brisbane resident received a call from Perth Police claiming their identity was used in Shanghai for fraud and investment scams. They were transferred to the Shanghai Police Department, accused of involvement in international money laundering, and asked to cooperate via Signal under 24-hour surveillance.
- Is my coworker being scammed? [AU]
A coworker claims to have made $20,000 overnight through stock market trading via an app, guided by a woman who is pressuring him to invest more, including taking a $60,000 loan. He has already invested $7,300 but cannot withdraw funds, as the app requires approval for withdrawals, raising concerns about a potential scam.
- [US] Over $32,000 to something I didn't even understand
A person born in 1968 lost over $32,000 after being convinced by an online acquaintance to invest in cryptocurrency. The individual, who claims to have no understanding of Bitcoin or related topics, followed guidance from a woman they met through Reddit, resulting in a complete loss of their savings and no further communication from the acquaintance.