SIBU: A woman lost RM80,000 in a phone scam after being threatened with a police report over an alleged parcel containing bank cards.
Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the police received a report about the incident on Oct 3.
On Sept 14, the victim, in her 60s, received a call from an individual claiming to be a representative of DHL.
“The suspect informed her that she had sent a parcel containing unauthorised bank cards on Sept 11 and that her actions would be reported to the police.
“The suspect then instructed the victim to disclose her savings information, supposedly for verification by Bank Negara, and to make a money transfer.
“Frightened and confused, the victim complied with the suspect’s instructions and transferred RM80,000 in two transactions to different local bank accounts,” ACP Zulkipli said in a statement, today (Oct 4).
After the transfers, the victim grew suspicious and realised she had been scammed. She subsequently lodged a police report.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
ACP Zulkipli urged the public to stay calm if they receive calls from unknown individuals claiming to represent government agencies or financial institutions.
He advised those in need of guidance to contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 or visit the Facebook pages @cybercrimealertrmp and @jsjkpdrm.
“You can also check suspicious bank accounts and phone numbers at http://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule/,” he added.
