SIBU，19 June: A housewife lost RM48,800 after falling victim to a syndicate offering a non-existent job.
Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the 50-something victim was first contacted via a text message on WhatsApp on Jun 15, offering a part-time job that promised lucrative earnings.
“Enticed by the offer, the victim agreed and was instructed to ‘like’ products on the Lazada app,” he said in a statement today.
Meanwhile, on Jun 17, the victim was instructed to transfer money and was promised high commissions in return.
“The victim proceeded to transfer a total of RM48,800 through three transactions into three separate local bank accounts,” he said.
However, the victim became suspicious and realised she had been scammed when she was asked to transfer more money. She subsequently lodged a police report.
Zulkipli said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
He advised the public to be cautious of offers promising high returns or profits, and to verify the legitimacy of companies and websites through the official Bank Negara Malaysia website at www.bnm.gov.my or by contacting BNM TELELINK at 1-300-88-5465, as well as the Securities Commission Malaysia at www.sc.com.my or by calling 03-6204 8999.
“Checks on individuals or investment companies can also be carried out using the Investment Checkers app or via the website https://www.sc.com.my/investment-checkers,” he said.
For any advice or further information, members of the public may contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) by dialling 997, and follow the Facebook pages @CYBERCRIMEALERTRMP and @JSJKPDRM.
The public is also urged to verify suspicious bank account numbers or telephone numbers through the website http://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule/.
Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the 50-something victim was first contacted via a text message on WhatsApp on Jun 15, offering a part-time job that promised lucrative earnings.
“Enticed by the offer, the victim agreed and was instructed to ‘like’ products on the Lazada app,” he said in a statement today.
Meanwhile, on Jun 17, the victim was instructed to transfer money and was promised high commissions in return.
“The victim proceeded to transfer a total of RM48,800 through three transactions into three separate local bank accounts,” he said.
However, the victim became suspicious and realised she had been scammed when she was asked to transfer more money. She subsequently lodged a police report.
Zulkipli said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
He advised the public to be cautious of offers promising high returns or profits, and to verify the legitimacy of companies and websites through the official Bank Negara Malaysia website at www.bnm.gov.my or by contacting BNM TELELINK at 1-300-88-5465, as well as the Securities Commission Malaysia at www.sc.com.my or by calling 03-6204 8999.
“Checks on individuals or investment companies can also be carried out using the Investment Checkers app or via the website https://www.sc.com.my/investment-checkers,” he said.
For any advice or further information, members of the public may contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) by dialling 997, and follow the Facebook pages @CYBERCRIMEALERTRMP and @JSJKPDRM.
The public is also urged to verify suspicious bank account numbers or telephone numbers through the website http://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule/.