SIBU: A school security supervisor has lost RM1,000 to a scammer impersonating as his friend.
The incident is believed to have occurred on June 24 when the scammer allegedly asked for money from the victim on Instagram.
Without feeling suspicious of the dubious message, the victim deposited RM1,000 into a bank account via online banking.
“Several days after the payment, the victim’s friend contacted him and informed the victim that he did not borrow any money from him.
“His friend also claimed that his Instagram account had been hacked,” Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said in a statement on Monday (July 4).
He also confirmed that a report pertaining to the incident was filed and received by the Commercial Crime Investigation Division last Friday (July 1).
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
As a precautionary measure, Instagram users are advised to log out from their accounts every time after using the app.
