[Hong Kong Police: 12,505 Online Shopping Fraud Cases Reported in 2025, Largest Single Case Involving Cryptocurrency Loss Exceeding HK$3.7 Million] Odaily Planet Daily News – Hong Kong police announced that a total of 12,505 online shopping fraud cases were reported in 2025, an 8.2% increase compared to 2024. The largest single loss in an online shopping fraud case involved cryptocurrency transactions. The victim joined a cryptocurrency trading group on Telegram and received a private message from a group member impersonating Bittwatt (BWT) customer service, requesting a 'verification code' as group entry verification. Subsequently, the scammer transferred all virtual assets from the victim's cryptocurrency wallet linked to Telegram, resulting in a total loss exceeding HK$3.7 million. The police remind the public to contact customer service through official channels when shopping online. Regardless of the form of transfer, always verify authenticity before making payments and carefully check payment details. Avoid clicking on unknown or suspicious links. (Hong Kong Commercial Daily)