SIBU: A female accountant became RM48,560 poorer when she was duped into applying for a RM20,000 loan via a non-existent scheme online on Wednesday (March 29).
On the same day, Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that his department received a report from the victim who claimed that she had been cheated by a syndicate that offered a loan via the website address http://isaving.my/zh
“The woman was interested in taking up a RM20,000 loan. She was asked to make payments for banking documents, registration, processing fees and tax payment for immediate approval of the loan,” he said.
The victim made a payment of RM48,560 into five bank accounts in 12 transactions through internet banking from March 28.
The victim was also promised the return of the money after getting the loan approval.
“However, after making all the payments, the victim was still asked to make a few more payments for the purpose of withdrawing all the money.
“She became suspicious and filed a police report for further action and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code,” he said.
Zulkipli advised the public not to easily believe in money loan promotions with low-interest rates and a fast application process without strict conditions that are widely advertised on social media.
Any advice and concerns related to a commercial crime can be referred to the CCID Scam Response Center at 03-26101559 or 03-26101599, following the Facebook page @CyberCrimeAlertRMP @JSJKPDRM. Also, verify bank accounts and phone numbers that are in doubt via the website http://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule/
