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Louis Koo's production company warns the public against scam

Louis Koo's production company warns the public against scam

Yahoo28-05-2025
28 May - Louis Koo's One Cool Film Production has recently issued a stern warning to remind the public not to be deceived by con artists impersonating the company to commit online financial fraud.
In a statement released on their social media account, the production company made three key points, saying that they have never launched any public-facing film or TV investment platform nor have they authorised a third-party to conduct any form of fundraising and investment promotion.
It also called fraud against any text messaging group, websites or investment schemes claiming to be associated with their brand, and that they reserve the right to take legal action against anyone misusing its name and trademarks.
The statement came after One Cool Film Production received reports about unknown individuals claiming to represent them or misusing their name to promote a so-called "film and television project investment platform".
These scammers reportedly conducted their illegal activity via WeChat to lure the public into giving them their money.
(Photo Source: Louis Koo IG, One Cool Film IG)
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