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Scammers Steal HK$10 Million on Carousell in Week

2/3/2026

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The Hong Kong resident lost over HK$4 million (US$512,148) to scammers selling a rug for HK$100 on Carousell, police said.
From Jan 24 to 30, Carousell-linked scams totaled over HK$10 million, with more than 110 incidents.
The victim was contacted via WhatsApp by a scammer posing as a buyer who sent a payment link, and a fake Carousell staff member later asked for a "transaction verification one-time password".

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The Hong Kong resident lost over HK$4 million (US$512,148) to scammers selling a rug for HK$100 on Carousell, police said.
From Jan 24 to 30, Carousell-linked scams totaled over HK$10 million, with more than 110 incidents.
The victim was contacted via WhatsApp by a scammer posing as a buyer who sent a payment link, and a fake Carousell staff member later asked for a "transaction verification one-time password".