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Hong Kong Housewife Scammed Out of HK$2.5 Million Online

4/1/2026

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A Hong Kong housewife lost nearly HK$2.5 million (US$320,500) in an online shopping scam while trying to buy collagen drinks for HK$530.
After seeing a Facebook advertisement, she transferred money through the Faster Payment System.
The seller claimed the drinks were out of stock and directed her to a fake Facebook page that requested banking details.
Within days, four transfers drained her savings.

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Story summary

A Hong Kong housewife lost nearly HK$2.5 million (US$320,500) in an online shopping scam while trying to buy collagen drinks for HK$530.
After seeing a Facebook advertisement, she transferred money through the Faster Payment System.
The seller claimed the drinks were out of stock and directed her to a fake Facebook page that requested banking details.
Within days, four transfers drained her savings.