A single mother says she has been left helpless after a male friend borrowed $700 from her and then allegedly disappeared.
Stomper J said a friend, whom she knows as Leo, contacted her on Feb 22 at about 7pm asking to borrow money.
“He called and WhatsApped me asking if he could borrow $700,” J recounted. “He said we could meet for dinner and he would pass me the cash back.”
J was initially hesitant as the money was meant for her children’s insurance payments and weekly food expenses.
“I told him I was working until 8pm and needed to check if I had enough (money). This money is for my kids’ insurance policy and food,” said the mother of two.
According to J, Leo later assured her he would return the money, and she transferred $700 to him via PayNow.
The Stomper had reason to trust Leo. She had previously lent him up to $400 on separate occasions and he repaid the loans within the day.
While J admitted that the $700 was a larger sum than usual, she believed he would pay back the sum promptly just like before.
