🌅 Mr. Lee encountered a scam while searching online for a unique opportunity. He found an advertisement offering $1 million for someone to help a woman conceive.
💰 The woman promised to arrange a hotel for their meeting and offered $300,000 upfront if successful, with additional payments in stages.
📜 Mr. Lee was required to consult a lawyer and sign a confidential agreement before proceeding. He was asked to pay $1,000 for legal fees, which led to further requests for money under various pretenses.
🚫 After paying a total of $25,000, Mr. Lee was asked for an additional $30,000, at which point he stopped further payments.
🕵️♂️ The woman in the advertisement was likely a victim herself, as her image was used without consent. The law firm mentioned was also a target of the scam, with their name being misused.
🔍 This case highlights the prevalence of online scams and the importance of verifying information before engaging in such agreements.