By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 27: A factory supervisor in his late 50s fell victim to a non-existent investment scheme, resulting in a loss of about RM180,000.
The victim, based in Bintulu, lodged a police report following the scam, which began in September this year.
According to the police report, the victim said that the incident was triggered by an investment advertisement he came across on Facebook while at work.
Upon clicking on a WhatsApp link embedded in the advertisement, the victim was connected to an individual claiming to be the scheme’s administrator.
The suspect presented an enticing investment opportunity that promised high returns, convincing the victim to proceed.
The victim was instructed to download the “AE Online” app to facilitate the investment process. Over time, the victim made several transactions into a bank account provided by the suspect, totalling approximately RM180,000.
The victim realised he had been scammed when he was asked to make additional payments but never received any promised returns on his investment.
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) reiterated their advice for the public to exercise caution when considering investment offers, particularly those encountered on social media.
Individuals are urged to verify company legitimacy by checking the status of investment companies or websites through official sources such as Bank Negara Malaysia at www.bnm.gov.my.
“Everyone is also recommended to download the Whoscall application through the Google Play store,” read the police statement.
The police urge anyone suspecting that they have been a victim of such fraud to report it immediately to the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) by calling 997. — DayakDaily
