Elderly

Hong Kong Retiree Loses $840K to Three 'Crypto Experts' in Recovery Scams

A 66-year-old Hong Kong retiree was defrauded three times over six months by people posing as crypto investment experts, losing about $840K. Police say the scammers promised quick profits and help recovering earlier losses.

Published at 2026-03-21 14:00:07
Australian Man Charged in $3.5M Crypto Scam Targeting Elderly

An Australian man has been charged after police linked the NEXOpayment portal to the suspected laundering of roughly $3.5 million stolen from 190 elderly investors.

Published at 2026-02-23 11:30:25