A victim was introduced to a scammer through a mutual friend. The scammer offered a "great opportunity" to co-invest in a new business 💼, so the victim sent a large amount of funds. Later, the scammer asked to borrow even more, promising full repayment in just 2 months. Once the funds were sent, the scammer disappeared, with no contact, no refund.
Tactics Used by the Scammer:
🔹 Building false trust: They leveraged a recommendation from a friend to appear credible, making it feel like a safe personal connection 👥💬.