POLICE are warning residents throughout Victoria to be wary of a scam which is originating overseas.
Police have received reports of an e-crime investment scam involving people purporting to be from a finance company.
Detectives have been told of a man from Melbourne’s east who lost about $670,000 after he opened an overseas trading account with a finance company, which investigators believe to be fraudulent.
Police believe the scam originated in the Netherlands and USA and involves transferring funds to Hong Kong.
Anyone who has been contacted or aware of similar scams is asked to contact their local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au.
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