SIBU: A woman lost RM37,217 through seven transactions from her bank account after being cheated by an online scammer through a social media application.
The Commercial Crime Investigation Department here received a report from a 30-year-old local woman on March 21 claiming she had lost her money.
Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the woman was interested in following a forex-like investment which offered high interests.
“However, there was a link given to her through Telegram. She clicked the link in the application which caused her to lose her money.
“The woman said she made seven money transactions to five different accounts from March 8 to 20. This was for her to collect points and 100 per cent profit,” said Zulkipli.
The victim was also requested to transfer RM41,447 to get back her money, including bonuses as much as RM273,439.
“The victim was suspicious of this and felt that she had been scammed and then lodged a police report,” he said.
Members of the public are advised to confirm with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to ensure the validity of any form of investment.
“Do not fall for promising high interest rates from unlicensed financing institutions,” he said.
