Pahang lecturer loses RM294,000 to bogus cop, 'Lazada staff'
The 44-year-old victim from Maran was deceived by two men posing as a police officer and an alleged representative from the popular e-commerce platform Lazada.
Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the incident unfolded on April 30, when the victim received a phone call from an individual claiming to be a staff member of 'Lazada.'
"The caller claimed that the lecturer's phone number had been used in fraudulent activities. The call was then transferred to another person who introduced himself as a police officer and claimed the victim's number was linked to forged documents and money laundering.
"The victim panicked when the bogus police officer told him that these offences could lead to imprisonment and caning. Fearing legal repercussions, the victim made 17 transactions totalling RM294,000 to 11 different bank accounts provided by the scammer," he said in a statement today.
He said the bogus cop instructed the victim to report to him five times a day through WhatsApp and video calls, supposedly as part of the investigation.
Yahaya said investigations revealed that the victim had not only emptied his savings but also borrowed money from family members.
He also took out a bank loan to comply with the fraudsters' demands, who continued to ask for more money.
Yahaya advised the public to be cautious when receiving calls from unknown individuals and to verify any claims with the relevant authorities, including the nearest police station or check at https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my before making any online fund transfers.
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