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Turn out to be scam! Samsters want to give her TLC?
A 60-year-old divorced Singaporean grandmother fell victim to a heartless romance scam, losing S$5,000 to a smooth-talking online predator named Jack. The scam began in mid-2025 when Jack contacted her on a messaging app, claiming to be an Australian resident whose aunt knew her. He initially asked for advice regarding his daughter studying in Singapore, but the interaction quickly escalated into a whirlwind digital courtship over WhatsApp. Despite never engaging in a video call, Jack showered her with affection, calling her "wife" and routinely checking on her daily life, such as reminding her to eat and soak her feet.
The manipulation turned financial in September 2025 when Jack convinced the trusting victim to download an online investment application. He instructed her to hand over physical cash to a courier for the investment, leading her to withdraw S$5,000. On September 23, 2025, she met a complete stranger near a restroom at Jurong Point shopping mall after receiving a coordination text message. She handed over the entire cash sum to the stranger and even took a photograph of him, completely believing the funds were destined for her online financial profile.
The illusion shattered two weeks later when Jack angrily demanded she invest more money. When she declined due to lack of funds and attempted to withdraw her initial capital, the app barred her request, citing a minimum withdrawal threshold. Realising she had been deceived, the victim lodged a police report. Today, she bears the painful financial and emotional burden in complete isolation, admitting that she does not dare tell her two married daughters or her family about the humiliating scam.
A 60-year-old divorced Singaporean grandmother fell victim to a heartless romance scam, losing S$5,000 to a smooth-talking online predator named Jack. The scam began in mid-2025 when Jack contacted her on a messaging app, claiming to be an Australian resident whose aunt knew her. He initially asked for advice regarding his daughter studying in Singapore, but the interaction quickly escalated into a whirlwind digital courtship over WhatsApp. Despite never engaging in a video call, Jack showered her with affection, calling her "wife" and routinely checking on her daily life, such as reminding her to eat and soak her feet.
The manipulation turned financial in September 2025 when Jack convinced the trusting victim to download an online investment application. He instructed her to hand over physical cash to a courier for the investment, leading her to withdraw S$5,000. On September 23, 2025, she met a complete stranger near a restroom at Jurong Point shopping mall after receiving a coordination text message. She handed over the entire cash sum to the stranger and even took a photograph of him, completely believing the funds were destined for her online financial profile.
The illusion shattered two weeks later when Jack angrily demanded she invest more money. When she declined due to lack of funds and attempted to withdraw her initial capital, the app barred her request, citing a minimum withdrawal threshold. Realising she had been deceived, the victim lodged a police report. Today, she bears the painful financial and emotional burden in complete isolation, admitting that she does not dare tell her two married daughters or her family about the humiliating scam.
