Local man Tan Ah Kow has achieved financial enlightenment after transferring his entire life savings to a WhatsApp stranger promising 8,000% returns on Martian real estate.

The 45-year-old visionary claims he knew the investment was legitimate because the brochure was printed on high-gloss paper and featured a stock photo of a Caucasian man in a suit.

"I saw the PDF, very professional one, confirm plus chop can huat," Mr Tan explained while eating plain white rice for the eleventh consecutive day.

"The agent say this one is secret lobang from Gahmen, don't tell people, so I give him my bank login and password lor."

Authorities have reminded the public that if a deal sounds too good to be true, it is probably because you are an absolute moron who deserves to be broke.

Mr Tan remains optimistic, awaiting a telegram from the Sultan of Mars to confirm his luxury crater is ready for move-in.

"Wait long long, once the money come in, I buy the whole Orchard Road then you know," he added, eyeing a discarded cardboard box for potential shelter.