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SIBU, Sept 2: A female civil servant in her 30s lost her life savings, amounting to almost RM100,000 in a phone scam orchestrated by a syndicate.
The victim’s ordeal began after she received a phone call from an individual posing as a courier on Sept 1.
Sibu District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Zulkipli Suhaili, revealed that the suspect informed the victim about a package under her name containing five Identity cards, five ATM cards, and five passports.
According to ACP Zulkipli, the call was then transferred to another individual who claimed to be a police officer, confirming the situation and offering to assist the victim in resolving the matter.
“During the phone conversation, the victim was instructed to transfer RM50,000 as an investigation fee into an account provided by the suspect.
“In a state of panic, the victim complied with the suspect’s instructions, making five money transfer transactions totaling RM 99,700 into a local bank account,” he stated in a press release today.
The victim only realised she had fallen victim to a scam when a family member advised her to report the incident to the police.
She filed a police report yesterday, leading to the initiation of an investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code by the Commercial Crime Investigation Division at Sibu District Police Headquarters (IPD).
In the meantime, ACP Zulkipli urged the public not to panic or feel anxious when receiving calls from unknown individuals claiming to represent government departments or financial institutions.
For guidance or further information, individuals are encouraged to contact the National Scam Response Center (NSRC) at 997 and follow the Facebook page @CyberCrimeAlertRMP @JSJKPDRM.
They can also verify bank accounts and suspicious phone numbers through the website http://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule/. — DayakDaily
