03-05-2025
Factory worker scammed of RM330,000 in fake deal
BATU PAHAT: A factory worker lost RM330,400 to a non-existent investment scheme.
Batu Pahat OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the 57-year-old victim was first approached in January via a WhatsApp message promoting an investment opportunity.
After contacting the number provided, he was introduced to the so-called Hong Kong Share Investment scheme.
Lured by the promise of lucrative returns, the victim made several transactions totalling RM330,400 to two bank accounts between Feb 19 and March 18.
'The victim only realised he had been duped when he failed to receive the returns as promised,' said ACP Shahrulanuar.
He urged people to exercise caution when considering investment schemes, particularly those involving strangers.
He advised the public to verify any investment-related information through Semak Mule, the Scam Response Centre of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department, by calling 03-2610 1559 or 03-2610 1599, or on Facebook via @jsjkpdrm and @cybercrimealertrmp.
