An Ontario mother who lost more than $7,000 in an investment scam after viewing a fake news report on social media is speaking out about the ordeal and warning others to be on the lookout for fraudsters using similar tactics.
An Ontario mother lost over $7,000 in an investment scam after viewing a fake news report on social media . She warns others to be cautious of fraudsters using similar tactics. The scam involved a manipulated news report on TikTok, claiming huge profits from a small investment.
The victim was convinced to invest more money, only to later discover the report was fake. She urges others to be vigilant and protect themselves from such scams.
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