Pig-butchering scam
As others have said, while the site seems big in Asia, it is used for scams. Luckily I read some of the messages here before putting myself at risk. I was approached by someone on instagram, now I realise likely a fake person/account called _livi_draws_ who claims to be called Lin Nan, and who said owns a Tmall shop called Hayashiya Small Shop. She started a conversation using social engineering tactics to build a connection, taking to WhatsApp (likely because of its encryption to avoid scam detection on insta), sharing attractive selfies and a lavish lifestyle, then after two weeks started pressuring me to set up a shop, always bringing conversation back to it, claiming it's easy, good way to make money, will be an experience we can share. Looking back it's clear how fake it was, her account mostly follows guys from all over the world, so probably looking for single men who will fall for making a connection and be guilted into it. I am new to insta so wasn't aware of this type of scam, but thankfully my common sense prevailed before I handed over any details or money - looking back it's crazy, remember to ask your friends/family if something seems weird, they will help you see clearly through the lies! Also the Tmall site itself is awful, full of fake items and a terrible user experience. Please beware!!!








