(Kuching, 17th) A 72-year-old woman from Kuching fell victim to a telephone scam and lost more than RM1.3 million.
Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu stated that the incident occurred on July 31, when the victim received a call from someone claiming to be from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), alleging that her phone number was involved in a criminal case.
Subsequently, the scammer transferred the call to another man who identified himself as 'Sergeant Chen' from the Terengganu Police Headquarters (IPK).
The scammer instructed the victim, under the pretext of 'assisting in the investigation', to transfer funds into seven bank accounts, totaling 14 transactions with a total amount of RM1,300,200.
"The victim only realized she had been deceived after her husband contacted her," he said in a statement.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code (Cheating and Dishonest Delivery of Property). If convicted, the penalty is imprisonment of not less than one year and not more than ten years, whipping, and a fine.
The police remind the public to remain vigilant. Upon receiving any suspicious calls, one should immediately end the call and avoid disclosing any personal or banking information to unknown callers.
The public may check suspicious bank accounts or phone numbers through the Royal Malaysia Police's (PDRM) official Semak Mule website.
For consultation or to make a report, you may call the Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Division hotline at 011-62890089, or email kjsjkswk@rmp.gov.my
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If you believe you have been scammed, contact the National Scam Response Center (NSRC) immediately at 997.
Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu stated that the incident occurred on July 31, when the victim received a call from someone claiming to be from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), alleging that her phone number was involved in a criminal case.
Subsequently, the scammer transferred the call to another man who identified himself as 'Sergeant Chen' from the Terengganu Police Headquarters (IPK).
"The victim only realized she had been deceived after her husband contacted her," he said in a statement.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code (Cheating and Dishonest Delivery of Property). If convicted, the penalty is imprisonment of not less than one year and not more than ten years, whipping, and a fine.
The police remind the public to remain vigilant. Upon receiving any suspicious calls, one should immediately end the call and avoid disclosing any personal or banking information to unknown callers.
The public may check suspicious bank accounts or phone numbers through the Royal Malaysia Police's (PDRM) official Semak Mule website.
For consultation or to make a report, you may call the Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Division hotline at 011-62890089, or email kjsjkswk@rmp.gov.my
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If you believe you have been scammed, contact the National Scam Response Center (NSRC) immediately at 997.