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Hong Kong man loses nearly HK$18M in crypto scam that started with a YouTube ad

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A man in Hong Kong lost almost HK$18 million to a crypto scam. The scam began with an advert shown on . The report stresses that online scams are becoming more sophisticated and that people need better awareness and stronger rules to protect themselves.

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  1. Be wary of investment offers promoted through online adverts, since this scam began with a YouTube ad.

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