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The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Healer duped into losing RM180,000 to Bitcoin scam
MUAR: A traditional healer claimed to have lost RM180,066 of his savings after being hoodwinked into joining a fake investment scheme. Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the victim was contacted by a woman via WhatsApp, who introduced the Bitcoin investment scheme to him. 'The 49-year-old victim was attracted to the high 20% to 40% profits promised by the woman '' he said in a statement. ACP Raiz Mukhliz said the victim was then directed to register on the website, after which he contacted a customer service officer to start investing. He said the victim made five transactions to two accounts of different banks from Aug 8 to Aug 12, with a total loss of RM180,066. 'The victim was informed that he had made RM391,997.24 profits and was instructed to make additional payments if he wanted to withdraw the profits,'' added ACP Raiz Mukhliz. He said by then, it was too late, and the victim realised that he had been cheated. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code deals with the offence of cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property. The offence carries a jail term of not less than one year and not more than 10 years, with whipping and a possible fine. ACP Raiz Mukhliz reminded the public to be alert and careful, especially in matters involving financial transactions when dealing with unknown persons The public can also go to Semak Mule, CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101599 or go to Facebook@jsjkpdrm and @cybercrimealertrmp Scam victims are advised to call the National Scam Response Centre at 997 to report their case.
The Star
07-08-2025
- The Star
JB clerk loses over RM90,000 in online job scam
JOHOR BARU: A clerk has lost RM92,163 after she was duped into taking a part-time online job which promised high profits. Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat said the victim received a link to an advertisement via WhatsApp on July 31 and clicked on it. He said the victim was connected to an individual named "Faniza" on Telegram and was added to a "Hadiah & Feedback" WhatsApp group, which promised commissions of 10% to 15% for completing a task. ACP Raub said the victim later made 10 transactions amounting to RM92,393 to six accounts at different banks from Aug 2 to 6. "The victim only received RM230 in return and realised she was being cheated when told to make more payments," he said, adding the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. ACP Raub said searches done via the Commercial Crime Investigation System (CCIS) found the victim's money was channelled into three different bank accounts. He reminded the public to be careful especially in matters involving financial transactions with unknown persons. The public can also go to Semak Mule, CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-2610 1559/1599 or go to Facebook @jsjkpdrm and @cybercrimealertrmp. Scam victims are also advised to call the National Scam Response Centre at 997.
New Straits Times
02-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Terengganu police open 12 investigation papers over lucky draw scam
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu police have opened 12 investigation papers (IPs) over alleged phishing in a lucky draw contest. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the IPs were opened to investigate the 12 reports received in the district since January this year, involving losses totalling RM259,103.57. He said the latest report was received yesterday, involving a 52-year-old female teacher who lost RM5,499, believed to have been after clicking on a lucky draw link on Facebook. "The victim lodged a police report after finding her money in two bank accounts missing when she went to check with the banks concerned. "Another report was also lodged yesterday by a 52-year-old female trader. She lost RM14,110 in three bank accounts after clicking on a link on a social media site," he said in a statement today. As such, he reminded the public to be vigilant of such a scam and not to be easily influenced by quick profits or gains. He said anyone with information regarding a fraud syndicate should contact the nearest police station or the CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-2610 1559. – Bernama
The Star
02-06-2025
- The Star
T'ganu cops open 12 probe papers over 'lucky draw' fraud
KUALA TERENGGANU: Police in Terengganu have opened 12 investigation papers (IPs) over alleged phishing in a lucky draw contest. Kuala Terengganu OCPD Asst Comm Azli Mohd Noor said the IPs were to investigate 12 reports received in the district since January involving losses totalling RM259,103.57. He said the latest report was received on Sunday (June 1) from a 52-year-old teacher who lost RM5,499, believed to be after she clicked on a lucky draw link on Facebook. "The victim lodged a police report after finding her money in two bank accounts missing when she checked with her banks. "Another report was also lodged yesterday by a trader, also 52. She lost RM14,110 in three bank accounts after clicking on a link on a social media site," he said in a statement on Monday (June 2). ACP Azli reminded the public to be vigilant of such scams and not to be easily influenced by the lure of quick profits or gains. He said anyone with information regarding a fraud syndicate should contact the nearest police station or the CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101559. – Bernama Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
The Sun
02-06-2025
- The Sun
Police open 12 IPs over cheating in lucky draw contest
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Police have opened 12 investigation papers (IPs) over alleged phishing in a lucky draw contest. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the IPs were opened to investigate the 12 reports received in the district since January this year, involving losses totalling RM259,103.57. He said the latest report was received yesterday, involving a 52-year-old female teacher who lost RM5,499, believed to have been after clicking on a lucky draw link on Facebook. 'The victim lodged a police report after finding her money in two bank accounts missing when she went to check with the banks concerned. 'Another report was also lodged yesterday by a 52-year-old female trader. She lost RM14,110 in three bank accounts after clicking on a link on a social media site,' he said in a statement today. As such, he reminded the public to be vigilant of such a scam and not to be easily influenced by quick profits or gains. He said anyone with information regarding a fraud syndicate should contact the nearest police station or the CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101559.
