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Olive Oil Scam: Hundreds of Israelis Duped by Chemical Liquid Posing as Oil
Hundreds of Israelis have been defrauded by a sophisticated olive oil scam advertised on social media, where they pay for 18-liter containers but receive an unknown chemical liquid. Victims report tasting genuine oil from a small cup placed inside the container, only to find the rest is a harmful substance.
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What happened
- 01Hundreds of Israelis were defrauded by a scam selling fake olive oil containing an unknown chemical liquid.
- 02Scammers used social media ads and a small cup of real oil to deceive customers into buying large containers.
- 03Victims report the rest of the container held a foul-smelling black liquid described as "poison" or "machine oil."
- 04Police have closed most complaints due to insufficient evidence, frustrating victims seeking action.
- 05Scammers block victims on social media and create new pages to continue the fraud.
- 06Victims are concerned about financial loss and the serious health implications of the unknown substance.
Despite numerous complaints, police have closed most cases due to lack of evidence, while victims attempt to organize and warn others about the widespread fraud and potential health risks.
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