A woman over 40 in Vietnam lost approximately $120,000 (nearly 3 billion Vietnamese Dong) to an online investment scam after a brief courtship. The victim was contacted through social media by a man she had never met. After just seven days of communication, she transferred the substantial sum with the intention of investing in online financial schemes, as suggested by the man. Authorities report the woman has lost the entire amount, indicating a fraudulent operation. This case highlights the growing risk of romance scams facilitated by social media platforms. Police are investigating the incident and warn the public to exercise extreme caution when forming relationships and making financial decisions based on online interactions with strangers. The investigation aims to identify and apprehend the perpetrator responsible for the financial loss.