In a distressing revelation, veteran Singaporean actress Xiang Yun shared her harrowing experience of almost falling victim to a heartless scammer at her mother’s wake.
The incident sheds light on the audacity of scammers who prey on vulnerable individuals, even during moments of deep grief and mourning.
The Scammer’s Scheme
Lianhe Zaobao reported that Xiang Yun, mourning the loss of her mother who passed away on Sept 21, faced an unexpected and troubling situation during the wake. A man claiming to be from a funeral services company arrived, asserting that the scheduled monk for the ritual had to attend another funeral due to the master’s demise.
The man proposed an earlier ritual, expressing a purported sincerity by donating the fees to the deceased master’s funeral. However, this apparent goodwill concealed malicious intent.
Attempting to exploit the situation, the scammer informed Xiang Yun that the ritual could be conducted earlier, requesting an immediate payment of $1,200 via PayNow. Sensing the suspicious nature of the encounter, Xiang Yun wisely decided to verify the man’s claims by contacting the funeral services company directly.
Swift Intervention and Disillusionment
Upon contacting the funeral director, Xiang Yun swiftly discovered the truth – the man’s claims were entirely false. The funeral services company had not sent anyone for an unscheduled ritual, and the entire scenario was a deceitful attempt to scam the grieving actress during a vulnerable moment.
Xiang Yun’s Response
Expressing her dismay, Xiang Yun questioned the morality of individuals who would exploit someone during a funeral. She emphasized the emotional toll such incidents take on grieving families and urged everyone to remain vigilant against scammers, especially in moments of vulnerability.
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