KUCHING: Members of the public who have been affected by the face masks scams are urged to quickly report to the police so that necessary action can be taken against the culprits.
Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman Datuk John Lau said at this trying time during the Covid-19 pandemic, some may find a quick way to get money by scamming people.
“SCPA is very perturbed that scammers are taking advantage of the current crisis by cheating people to buy masks online from them.
“This is very unethical and inhumane,” he told New Sarawak Tribune yesterday.
He said cheating is punishable under Section 417 and 420 of the Penal Code and those found guilty could face imprisonment up to five years, fine or both.
“We are aware that some scammers are also taking advantage of the government announcement that Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors can withdraw their savings through a fake website.
“Some even requested victims to surrender their identification card and saving account book as they will assist them to withdraw money from their EPF account,” he said.
He advised the public to check before giving out personal details or else end up losing all their money and savings.
