Man loses $3,000 after buying sneakers for $0.99 on TikTok and falling for phishing scam.

A 62-year-old man fell victim to a phishing scam after purchasing Onitsuka Tiger sneakers for $0.99 on TikTok, significantly lower than the $190 retail price. He provided his card details on a fraudulent website and ignored bank alerts, losing nearly $3,000. After realizing the scam, he had his bank freeze his account and card.

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