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The conversations eventually switched to WhatsApp and they continued to talk about many subjects. Thus, the scammers impersonated the real Wintermute. Once the California resident opened the website, someone attempted to open her wallet extensions and connect to different chains, and also repeatedly requested access to her assets in other accounts. Through these conversations, Victoria revealed she was from Malaysia, but now lives in Beverly Hills, owns multiple properties, co-owns a hair salon, and has investments in real estate, stocks, and crypto.