Writer loses RM24,400 in Macau scam 01 Feb 2021 / 22:13 H. Pix for illustration purposes.
MELAKA: A writer was cheated out of RM24,400 by the Macau Scam syndicate, who claimed that the victim’s name was registered with a company with an outstanding debt of more than RM38,000.
Melaka Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief, Supt E. Sundra Rajan said, the 25-year-old man who lives in Alor Gajah received a phone call from an individual claiming to be an employee of the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) on Jan 30.
“The victim denied the allegation, however, the line was connected to another individual who was allegedly a police officer from the Pahang contingent police headquarters. The victim was also informed that he was involved in drug trafficking and money laundering activities,“ he said in a statement here today.
MELAKA: A government pensioner lost RM20,000 after being cheated by a Macau scam syndicate, claiming that he was involved in an illegal money laundering case.
Student in Melaka losses RM84,600 after being deceived by Bitcoin investment scam that was advertised on Facebook. AFP
A female student lost RM84,600 after being deceived by a digital currency investment scam advertised on Facebook.
Melaka Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt E. Sundra Rajan said in the incident on Jan 5, the 25-year-old victim was by the suspect via WhatsApp and briefed about investing in bitcoin.
He said the victim, who studies at a private higher learning institution, was promised a lucrative return within 72 hours, and was instructed to register on a website between Jan 5 and Jan 8. The victim made several payments to five different accounts in stages to buy bitcoin totaling RM84,600.
Monday, 11 Jan 2021 10:13 PM MYT
MELAKA, Jan 11 A female student lost RM84,600 after being deceived by a digital currency investment scam advertised on Facebook.
Melaka Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt E Sundra Rajan said in the incident on Jan 5, the 25-year-old victim was by the suspect via WhatsApp and briefed about investing in Bitcoin.
He said the victim, who studies at a private higher learning institution, was promised a lucrative return within 72 hours, and was instructed to register on a website between Jan 5 and Jan 8.
“The victim made several payments to five different accounts in stages to buy bitcoin totaling RM84,600.