SIBU: A housewife was left RM150,000 poorer after she fell prey to an online sales business investment scam.
The incident happened on March 29 this year when the woman in her late 30s, was attracted to the contents uploaded on ‘Kuai Shou’ app by a man named Mioa Long Yun (suspect).
Both of them later furthered their conversation on WhatsApp where, the suspect claimed that he works for Amazon in Hong Kong.
Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said that the suspect introduced the victim to invest in an online sales business via Amazon app, where she was promised with up to 40 per cent profits, according to the capital payment and the return given.
“Later, the victim was given a link for registration purposes and access details such as an ID and password to commence the capital payment.
“The victim, who was intrigued with the enticing opportunity, proceeded to transfer a sum of RM150,000 into two bank accounts via 11 transactions from mid-April to end of April,” he said.
However, the victim realised she had been cheated when she did not receive the promised profit.
Comm Mancha said the woman reported the incident to the police on Wednesday (April 24) and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property.
In light of this, the public are advised to exercise caution and invest only through legitimate and registered platforms sanctioned by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Malaysian Securities Commission.
Comm Mancha also advised the public to seek financial advice exclusively from registered agents when considering investments.
They can also check the list of companies and websites that are approved or have not been authorised at www.bnm.gov.my or BNM Telelink 1-300-88-5465 (Bank Negara Malaysia) and www.sc.com.my or 603 62048999 (Malaysian Securities Commission).
