By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 26: A female public servant in her late 30s from Miri has fallen victim to a non-existent online investment scam, losing over RM1.1 million in staged transactions.
According to a statement by Sarawak Police Commissioner Dato Mancha Ata, the woman was contacted by an unknown individual in early Dec 2024 while at home.
The individual, posing as an investment agent, lured the victim with promises of high returns in a short period and directed her to download an investment app via a suspicious link: https://webzz.mbsc7club.com.
“In this incident, the victim made several staged fund transfers to bank accounts provided by the suspect, totaling approximately RM1,100,000.
“The victim realised she had been scammed when she attempted to withdraw the promised profits but was unsuccessful. The suspect continued to demand additional payments in order to release the investment profits.
“As of the time the police report was filed, the victim had not received any of the promised returns,” said Mancha.
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) further cautioned the public against falling for online investment schemes that offer unrealistically high returns within a short timeframe.
The public is also encouraged to verify the list of unauthorised companies and websites through Bank Negara Malaysia via www.bnm.gov.my or by calling BNM TELELINK at 1-300-88-5465, and through the Securities Commission Malaysia via www.sc.com.my or by calling 03-6204 8999.
Victims of cyber scams including phone scams, love scams, e-commerce fraud, and fake loans are encouraged to immediately contact the National Scam Response Center (NSRC) at 997 if they have recently made financial transfers to suspicious accounts.
Additionally, the public is urged to download the ‘Whoscall’ app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store to help determine whether to answer incoming calls.
Through a partnership between JSJK PDRM and Whoscall, phone numbers flagged in the Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersil (JSJK) Mule Check System database are marked as scammers within the app.
In addition, investors or investment companies can be verified using the Investment Checker app or by visiting the website at https://www.sc.com.my/investment-checker.
Phone numbers and bank accounts linked to suspected scammers can also be checked via the ‘Check Scammers CCID’ app or at http://semakmule.rmp.gov.my before conducting any financial transactions.
For the latest updates on scam tactics and criminal activity, the public is advised to follow the official social media accounts of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department: @JSJKPDRM and @CyberCrimeAlertRMP on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. — DayakDaily
