r/China • u/No-Use-1712 • 2d ago

咨询 | Seeking Advice (Serious) Need advice-I got scammed by a friend

Hello everyone,

I'm in urgent need of advice. I recently got scammed by someone I considered a friend from Hong Kong. Here's what happened:

  • My friend made up multiple excuses to borrow a substantial amount of money from me, totaling way way way over 70,000 HKD.
  • When I asked for it back, he gave me a cheque that couldn't be cashed.
  • He also sent me a screenshot of a supposed bank transfer, but I never received the money.
  • Despite my efforts to resolve this amicably, he continues to ignore my messages.

I'm currently in Shenzhen and unsure if the police can help in this situation. Has anyone here experienced something similar? What steps should I take to try and get my money back? Any advice on how to handle this situation legally or personally would be greatly appreciated.

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u/saharatownduck 2d ago

Cheque fraud is a serious crime in Hong Kong. Reporting it to the police with the fraudulent cheque will bring significant consequences for that amazing "friend".

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u/No-Use-1712 2d ago

Yeah I think so, that's why I hesitated. I just wanted my money back but did not wanna put him in jail, so I was hoping he could give me back the money. But now it's been months, and still havent got my money back.

I guess I have no choice but go to the police station.

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u/Callmewhatever4286 2d ago

He committed the crime, so he deserves jail time. Just report it, he is not really a good friend if he doesn't want to return his debt anyway

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u/No-Use-1712 2d ago

thank you.