Woman loses $12.5k trying to save marriage, later borrows money to shower male livestreamers with gifts
She turned to a feng shui master who claimed he could help her win her husband back.
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Here’s the full story from STOMP / Sin Chew Daily:
A woman living in Selangor, Malaysia, lost roughly RM 40 000 (about S$12 570) to a self‑proclaimed feng shui master eight years ago. She had just found out her husband was having an affair and was desperate to save her marriage — the master promised he could help her win him back, but the money brought no result.
After that, she fell for an online investment scam when she met a man over the internet. Seeking emotional comfort, she started watching male livestreamers and bought them expensive virtual gifts hoping to gain their attention. Her spending grew until her savings ran out; she even borrowed money from loan sharks to keep gifting them.
In total, she lost around RM 100 000 (about S$31 400) to the scams plus livestream gifts. Most of her current salary now goes into debt repayment, leaving her short of money even for basic meals and transport. She works full‑time and hopes to take on Sunday part‑time work near her home to pay it off gradually.
She sought help through the Selangor DAP Public Complaints Bureau; deputy director Li Wenbin arranged an e‑hailing ride so she could meet him, and appealed to employers to give her a second chance. He also warned the public not to rely too heavily on livestreamers for emotional support, nor to trust online strangers who claim they can fix relationships or change fortunes.