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Woman conned of $930k by ‘widower’ says scam nearly destroyed relationship with daughter She had lent money intended for her daughter’s overseas university education to the man she believed she would marry. 💵 https://stmp.sg/JyDB @stompteam   Full Details: Woman Conned of $930k by Fake ‘Widower’   A 54-year-old Singaporean woman lost over S$930,000 to a man who pretended to be a widower, a scam that nearly wrecked her bond with her daughter.   Who the scammer was   Jiang Junyi (also known as Kong Jun Yi Jonathan), 57, was actually a married fruit seller. He was jailed for 3 years and 7 months for the deception, theft and related offences.   How the scam unfolded   - They met online in October 2020; he was the first man she dated after divorcing 20 years prior. - He lied: claimed to be a company administrative director, his wife died of illness, and he was raising a 10-year-old son. He even detailed his wife’s illness/funeral and let her speak to the “son”. - They dated over a year, discussed marriage; he stayed weekdays at her place, saying he spent weekends with his son. - He repeatedly borrowed money with excuses: loan guarantor obligations, company cash flow needs, hospitalisation. He showed her a bank account he claimed was frozen to gain trust. - She lent him savings meant for her daughter’s overseas university tuition; her sister also lent funds saved for a child’s wedding. - He also took her gold jewellery (said to measure for a bridal gift set) and a Rolex watch (claimed to service together) — never returned. He also stole her sister’s gold and pawned it.   Devastating consequences   - Without the savings, she couldn’t pay tuition and had to take bank loans so her daughter could finish studying abroad. - Their relationship became severely strained; she suffered sleeplessness, relied on sleeping pills, and had suicidal thoughts — only holding on for her daughter. Her daughter also once contemplated suicide during the crisis. - She spent over $7,000 in legal fees but only recovered $2,000.   How the truth came out   - The turning point: he sent a photo claiming a colleague was in a traffic accident to explain not returning the watch; she found the image was fake online. - Investigations revealed his wife was alive — she realised she had been the unwitting “other woman”. He never apologised.   Her reflection   Six years later, she says she’s stronger for her daughter but no longer trusts romantic relationships. She learned to be more cautious and not be overly quick to help others financially.   🔗 https://stmp.sg/JyDB

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@sgh123 Here’s a quiz crafted from the witty comebacks, humorous lines, and compliment replies    ---   🎯 Quiz: High-EQ Comebacks & Clever Lines   Question 1   Which sarcastic line from Page 1 compares someone to water?   - A. "Everyone starts as plain boiled water; who are you pretending to be, mineral water?"   - B. "Hide quickly, the garbage collector is coming!"   - C. "Your brain fluid hasn’t even been stirred evenly."   - D. "Only when a princess throws a fit is it called Princess Syndrome."   ---   Question 2   On Page 2, which drinking line emphasizes wealth attraction?   - A. "Wine flows like the Yangtze River; the more you drink, the more stunning you become."   - B. "Drink well when you drink to attract wealth and fortune into your home."   - C. "Bottoms up for this fine wine, earning 8-figure incomes a year."   - D. "Wine in the cup, affection in the wine—every glass reveals true feelings."   ---   Question 3   Page 3 humorously describes staying up late as:   - A. "A duel with the King of the Underworld."   - B. "Accumulating exhaustion instead of money."   - C. "Coffee is bitter, heart is bitter."   - D. "Untold suffering worth tens of thousands."   ---   Question 4   What’s the high-EQ comeback when someone says: “Your feet smell so bad”?   - A. "Your mouth isn’t so great either."   - B. "Couldn’t you kick a little lighter next time?"   - C. "How am I not as good as you?"   - D. "Just like you, can’t be cured either."   ---   Question 5   On Page 5, when accused of being stingy, the witty reply is:   - A. "If you have to borrow even this little money, you’re pretty useless."   - B. "Your joke isn’t even as funny as your face."   - C. "Yeah, otherwise how could I chat with you?"   - D. "Then why are you standing there?"   ---   Question 6   Page 6 suggests replying to “You’re so smart” with:   - A. "Tolerance depends on who I drink with."   - B. "Being around good influence—spending time with you brought out the best in me."   - C. "Outstanding people stick together."   - D. "A strong general has no weak soldiers."   ---   Question 7   Which compliment from Page 7 implies leadership?   - A. "Pretty, short hair—obviously a big boss."   - B. "Running a hand through your hair, one look and you’re a great leader."   - C. "Pretty, long hair—obviously a female boss."   - D. "Even with a little bit of charm it’s fine, but how can you be this ridiculously attractive?"            

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