'I learned the hard way': Woman, 25, loses over $33k in alleged online drug scam

'I learned the hard way': Woman, 25, loses over $33k in alleged online drug scam

For many, helping someone in need is seen as a good cause — but not when the money is later discovered to have been used for illegal activities.Speaking to AsiaOne, a 25-year-old university student who wished to be known only as Viv shared how she lost more than $33,000 after being drawn into what she believed was an effort to help someone in need. "It started in March last year when I received a message from a stranger on Reddit seeking help. I…