Fake SCMP Website Uses Li Ka-shing Endorsement in a Cryptocurrency Scam
- South China Morning Post files a police complaint over a fraudulent news website.
- Fake news claims Li Ka-shing endorsed cryptocurrency auto-trading during a TVB interview.
- Media organizations warn readers to verify information and use official channels only.
The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has filed a police report after finding a fraudulent website impersonating its digital publication to spread cryptocurrency investment scams. The fake site published a fabricated news article claiming that Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing had promoted cryptocurrency auto-trading during a television interview.
“We are aware of the situation and have reported it to the police,” an SCMP spokesman confirmed. They also advised readers to “stay vigilant to avoid scams or phishing sites” and to access news only through the official website.
Crypto Scam Fakes TVB Interview
The fraudulent article, dated April 17, featured doctored screenshots and falsely claimed that Li had revealed making “millions from crypto auto-trading” during an interview with TVB, a major Hong Kong television broadcaster. The impostor website closely mimicked the SCMP’s legitimate online interface …
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Fake SCMP Website Uses Li Ka-shing Endorsement in a Cryptocurrency Scam
- South China Morning Post files a police complaint over a fraudulent news website.
- Fake news claims Li Ka-shing endorsed cryptocurrency auto-trading during a TVB interview.
- Media organizations warn readers to verify information and use official channels only.
The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has filed a police report after finding a fraudulent website impersonating its digital publication to spread cryptocurrency investment scams. The fake site published a fabricated news article claiming that Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing had promoted cryptocurrency auto-trading during a television interview.
“We are aware of the situation and have reported it to the police,” an SCMP spokesman confirmed. They also advised readers to “stay vigilant to avoid scams or phishing sites” and to access news only through the official website.
Crypto Scam Fakes TVB Interview
The fraudulent article, dated April 17, featured doctored screenshots and falsely claimed that Li had revealed making “millions from crypto auto-trading” during an interview with TVB, a major Hong Kong television broadcaster. The impostor website closely mimicked the SCMP’s legitimate online interface …
The post Fake SCMP Website Uses Li Ka-shing Endorsement in a Cryptocurrency Scam appeared first on Coin Edition.
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