The scam became apparent when the victim was asked to transfer USD T35,146.60, a cryptocurrency stablecoin issued by Tether.
: A medical officer has lost RM86,200 to a cryptocurrency investment scam after being lured by a WhatsApp group, according to Kuala Terengganu police.
The scam became apparent when the victim was asked to transfer USD T35,146.60, a cryptocurrency stablecoin issued by Tether, for an income verification process.
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