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Scammers for frauding surgical mask are arrested by HongKong force
香港口罩防疫物资诈骗案今日结案
Police have warned the public to be aware 1 scammers(骗子)offering surgical masks online after receiving complaints from more than 100 people 2 say they were cheated out of more than HK$500,000 in the past few weeks.
“Since late January this year, there have been scammers making fraudulent(欺诈)claims through online shopping platforms 3 (advertise) surgical masks for sale, taking advantage of Hong Kong’s tight supply,” a police statement read, 4 (add) that scammers 5 (typical) disappear after receiving prepayments.
According to the statement, the officials 6 (receive) 109 relevant reports, worth a total of HK$580,000 (US$75,000), by February 5.
Six men and two women have been arrested(逮捕)for obtaining property by deception, with one charged so far. Police said they believed more arrests were likely.
The news came 7 panicked(慌张的)Hongkongers have thronged dispens