(Kuching, 20th) An elderly man lost a painful RM91,720.76 after falling victim to an online part-time job scam.
Kuching District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Alison Naga Chebu, stated that the case began on July 16, when the 69-year-old victim logged into a website (https://pro-urdcareer.top/login), intending to take on so-called online part-time work.
"The suspect claimed that commissions could be earned by completing online tasks. Afterwards, the victim was added to a WhatsApp group called Ureed 480 and was instructed to make multiple payments."
He said that throughout the scam, the victim made a total of 16 online transfers to 16 different accounts as instructed, ultimately losing as much as RM91,720.76.
The victim lodged a police report on August 18, and the case is currently being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property).
If convicted, the crime carries a maximum jail sentence of 10 years, whipping, and a fine.
Alison reminded the public to stay alert and cautious regarding suspicious online part-time or quick money-making schemes.
He pointed out that as long as people stay informed and improve their awareness, such scams can be avoided.
This case brings the number of similar scam cases investigated by Kuching police between January and August 18 this year to 34, involving the same methods, with total losses reaching as high as RM1.42 million.
Kuching District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Alison Naga Chebu, stated that the case began on July 16, when the 69-year-old victim logged into a website (https://pro-urdcareer.top/login), intending to take on so-called online part-time work.
"The suspect claimed that commissions could be earned by completing online tasks. Afterwards, the victim was added to a WhatsApp group called Ureed 480 and was instructed to make multiple payments."
He said that throughout the scam, the victim made a total of 16 online transfers to 16 different accounts as instructed, ultimately losing as much as RM91,720.76.
The victim lodged a police report on August 18, and the case is currently being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property).
If convicted, the crime carries a maximum jail sentence of 10 years, whipping, and a fine.
Alison reminded the public to stay alert and cautious regarding suspicious online part-time or quick money-making schemes.
He pointed out that as long as people stay informed and improve their awareness, such scams can be avoided.
This case brings the number of similar scam cases investigated by Kuching police between January and August 18 this year to 34, involving the same methods, with total losses reaching as high as RM1.42 million.