We got connected on CMB. We exchanged contact and continued on whatsapps. He lived in uk until recently moved to HK after wife died 4 years ago. To have son looked after by his mum. He is in singapore on contract project in oil rig.

We chatted daily. He called almost daily after chatted about 2 weeks. Talked a lot about the job and project and plan/ future. About 1 month after, one day he brought up the topic about machine and suddenly informed about issue. Need replacement or fixing urgently and have issue with freight charges. And asked for my help as he got no more left in her only account for this project. I immediately refused to help.

Tread with caution while trying to make friends online. The moment your online friend asks for financial help or offer to send gifts to you, it's a huge RED FLAG!