A shocking romantic online scam shake China, like a nicknamed man “Sister Hong” It was discovered that he seduced 1,691 men as he presents herself as a divorced woman on social media. The case quickly became viral, raising concerns about the identity fraud, the deception of the internet and the vulnerabilities of digital relationships.
How the scam worked: free love, false identity
According to the reports of Sohu and 163.com, the 38 -year -old man used a carefully built female person to attract unsuspecting men. On his profiles on social media, he posed as a single, mature and affectionate woman who had gone through a divorce and sought love.
Hong sister I wanted:
- Wake up at 5 in the morning every day to apply makeup and clothes like a woman.
- The film itself performs domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning to improve the illusion.
- Use photo editing apps to improve its appearance in selfies.
- Post romantic captions and clearly declare that he was “divorced and living alone, looking for a sincere partner”.
- Many of his followers believed the act and some consciously continued the relationship even after discovering the truth, perhaps attracted by curiosity or desire.
The trap: “free” meetings with a small price
What made the particularly effective scam was his low barrier at the entrance. Hong sister I didn’t ask for money. Instead, he asked each visitor to bring a simple domestic gift, such as rice, milk or daily essential elements. This apparently innocent gesture made the meetings feel more authentic. A Netizen observed, “The standards were so low that they seemed sincere. Who would say no to something that seems free?”
Some of his victims were young professionals, university students and fitness instructors, who did even more eyebrow among the netizen.
Hidden cameras and paid content
Unbeknownst to its visitors, Hong sister He had installed hidden cameras in his small apartment for rent in Nanjing, secretly recording intimate encounters. According to reports, these videos were uploaded to paid platforms to earn profits.
This criminal act has transformed the “romantic scam” into a much more serious and potential pornographic offense of privacy.
Available victims or participants?
It is interesting to note that Chinese media stressed that this was not a unilateral scam. While Hong sister Clearly orchestrated the deception, it was said that many victims were participants arranged once they had discovered the truth, led by curiosity or personal desires.
As Sohu noticed, “These men were not deceived. They wanted to believe. Sister Hong built a lie for solitude. Men entered the desire.”
The case of Hong sister It is a disturbing reminder of how online people can be manipulated to exploit emotions, trust and even privacy. He underlines the dangers of digital anonymity, emotional manipulation and blurred lines between online and real world relationships. The authorities are continuing their investigations on the potential violations of privacy laws, fraud and monetization of content.
