Bull Market Trap! Netizen "Xiao Yan" Tempts Valentine's Day All-In, Taoyuan Man Brings Large Sum to Invest in Cryptocurrency and Nearly Falls Victim to Scam

Bitcoin continues to rise, and the bullish cryptocurrency market makes inexperienced individuals more susceptible to get-rich-quick schemes. Last night on 2/15, a man surnamed Du in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, decided to invest all his savings in cryptocurrency at the urging of an online friend. However, this transaction turned out to be a trap. Fortunately, patrolling police officers discovered and intervened in time, exposing the scam and safeguarding Du's hard-earned money.

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Valentine's Night: Meeting a Cryptocurrency Trader at the Convenience Store

Last night, after 10 p.m., a man surnamed Du arrived at a convenience store with 600,000 cash in hand, preparing to conduct a transaction with a cryptocurrency trader. At that moment, patrolling police officers from the Qingxi Police Station noticed them and decided to approach to understand the situation.

Turns Out to Be the Temptation of "Xiao Yan", an Online Friend

According to the police, Du had been in contact with an online friend named "Xiao Yan", who lured him with the high returns of cryptocurrency investments. Influenced by "Xiao Yan", Du decided to use all his savings to contact a currency trader and proceed with the transaction.

Police Expose the Scam in Time

After understanding the whole situation, the police checked the conversation records between Du and "Xiao Yan" and quickly realized that this was a typical case of "false investment, actual scam". Through examples and explanations, the police successfully made Du aware that he was on the verge of becoming a victim of fraud.

Protecting Hard-Earned Money, Rejecting Online Temptation

Following the advice of the police, Du decided to abandon this highly risky investment plan. Subsequently, with the accompaniment of the police, he safely deposited the cash he was carrying back into his account, avoiding potential financial losses.