A Hong Kong internet user revealed on social media on Tuesday that he had inadvertently uncovered a scammer’s daily routine after purchasing a stored-value SIM card linked to a Hong Kong phone number.
When he tried to activate the number, he discovered it was already registered on Telegram, the instant messaging app. Through the app, he found the account was a member of dozens of groups suspected of being used for online scams.
The user said that within those groups, he “only saw a bunch of scripts.”
According to screenshots he shared, groups with names such as “Scamming Clients for Egyptian Pounds,” “Chatting Scripts / Advanced Dialogue / In-depth Chat Material,” and “Graphics Group” appeared to be related to fraudulent operations and training materials.
Beyond the criminal activity, the Telegram chat history also revealed the scammer’s daily habits. The poster inferred that the individual was based in an office in Cambodia, referencing an address found in a food delivery order that read “07 Office, Block 8.”
One of the previous orders, placed from a Cambodian restaurant, included items such as a chicken burger, fried chicken leg, and popcorn chicken. The shared menu showed various lattes and coffees priced between $2.5 and $3 — though the currency remained unclear.
The post quickly went viral, attracting thousands of reactions.
Some users commented humorously, writing “they can even have milk tea in KK Park,” “looks delicious,” and “It’s so cheap to sell the chicken at $5.”
While many asked for updates, others urged the poster to report the matter to police and deactivate the SIM card to avoid potential legal trouble.
One warned: “That’s crazy — you’d better be careful or you might get arrested.”
In response, the poster thanked netizens for the reminder and said he would take steps to deal with the card.
