Key Facts
• August 2025: TikTok account received a DM claiming ‘Earn $1 million weekly.’
• Fraudster used a young female persona with 100+ followers and 10 posts.
• Initial message: ‘Have you traded with an FX company before?’
• Promised high FX returns, then demanded Apple Gift Cards.
• Fraudulent platform ‘Forex Broker Exchange’ had no online or legal presence.
• Communication shifted to LINE, with increasingly unnatural Japanese.
• Fraudster requested gift card codes, claiming they were for ‘investment deposits.’
• Persistent follow-ups included LINE calls and repeated demands.
• Key scam traits: unnatural language, LINE redirection, gift card purchase requests.
• Apple warns against sharing gift card codes due to potential fraud.
Summary
An investigative report by a news team exposed a fraudulent scheme involving promises of earning $1 million weekly through FX investments. The scam began with a TikTok DM from a fake young female account, leading to LINE communication. The fraudster demanded Apple Gift Cards under the guise of investment deposits. Key red flags included unnatural Japanese, nonexistent platforms, and persistent demands. Apple and law enforcement urge caution against sharing gift card codes. Victims are advised to report incidents to local authorities or the police hotline (#9110).
