A homeless man in China deceived five women: how the fake money scheme worked.

Chen and his unusual scam in China

According to ТСН: In China, a homeless man named Chen was detained for unusual fraudulent activities. For ten days, he deceived women by pretending to be a wealthy businessman. He 'hired' them for conversation and took them to elite establishments, forcing them to pay for his expenses.

As a result of his actions, Chen managed to deceive five women, buy new clothes, stay in expensive hotels, and even purchase a new smartphone – all at the expense of others.

Information about the scam emerged in August when the police of the Putuo district in Shanghai received a complaint from a woman under the pseudonym Liu Qian. She reported that the 36-year-old Chen introduced himself as the owner of a nightclub and offered her a job as an escort, promising a reward of 3500 yuan (about 500 USD) for an evening of entertainment.

“He came to her home with a black bag, which supposedly contained 50,000–60,000 yuan (7,000–8,500 USD). He claimed that for feng shui reasons, this money should be placed under her bed.”

But when Chen went out to 'take a call', Liu opened the bag and found that it contained training banknotes, not real money.

The police found out that Chen had many victims. He constantly visited expensive establishments, bringing different women with him and creating the impression of a successful businessman. To confirm his status, he would show large bundles of money, where real bills were mixed with fake ones.

In search of new victims, Chen used a secondary account in chat groups, impersonating an agent offering jobs for 'high-paid companions'. After demonstrating his financial capabilities, he would leave a 'deposit' at a certain location and promised to settle the payment later.

When he struggled to quickly find a new victim, Chen would end up without money and sleep in parks, waiting for a new opportunity.

Ultimately, the police confirmed that he had deceived at least five women. Chen was detained on suspicion of fraud, and his story attracted public attention due to the combination of a homeless lifestyle and the image of an 'elite wealthy man'.

It is worth noting that recently in Kyiv, a woman also fell victim to fraudsters, handing over a package with gold and currency. This case highlights the importance of caution in financial matters and reminds about the potential risks associated with fraud.