SIBU, Oct 4: A local retiree in her 60s has lost her life savings, totaling RM80,000, after falling victim to a phone scam.
Sibu District Police Chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, confirmed that a police report was lodged by the victim on Oct 3.
The incident began on Sept 14 when the retiree received a call from an unknown individual claiming to represent a courier company.
The scammer informed the woman that a parcel allegedly containing an unauthorized bank card had been sent to her on Sept 11, threatening to report her to the police.
“The suspect instructed the victim to disclose her bank account details for Bank Negara’s reference and demanded that she transfer money as part of the process,” Zulkipli explained.
Fearful of the threat, the retiree complied, transferring a total of RM80,000 in two separate transactions to different local accounts. It was only after the transfers were completed that the victim grew suspicious and realized she had been scammed.
The police are investigating the case. — DayakDaily
