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Mask scam in Hong Kong preying on coronavirus desperation cons seven people out of HK$3 million

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A Hong Kong woman was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of cheating more than HK$3 million out of seven people wanting to buy surgical masks during the coronavirus epidemic.Police said they received reports this week of a woman calling people up in February claiming to have masks for sale, before seeking a down payment in cash from those who were interested.“But after the victims paid the deposits, they did not receive the goods and could not contact the seller,” a police statement said. “They…

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