SIBU: A plumber's hope of getting big returns from an investment ended with him losing RM106,300 to an investment scam.
Sibu OCPD Asst Comm Zulkipli Suhaili said the 50-year-old victim was cheated by a syndicate who promised him a return of 50% from the investment."Believing that it was a genuine investment scheme, the victim made 28 bank transfers from Dec 19, 2021 to July 4, 2022 totalling RM106,300 to 10 bank accounts provided by the syndicate.However, up to Jan 2 this year, the promised return was never remitted to him."The money was from him saving to buy a car.
"In addition, the people are advised to be careful of any offer of high profit or return and check the status of any investment with Bank Negara Malaysia first so as not to be deceived," he said. Additionally, the public can always refer to the National Scam Response Center at 997 or CCID Scam Response Center at 03- 26101559 / 03-26101599 and follow the Facebook pages of @CyberCrimeAlertRMP @JSJKPDRM. Also, check suspicious bank accounts and phone numbers through the website
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