Police: Malaysians rescued from overseas job scams intended to become scammers themselves
KUCHING: Police have confirmed that at least 16 Malaysians, initially “rescued” from overseas job scams, had left the country with the intention of becoming scammers themselves. In a press conference, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Director (Investigations/Legal) DCP Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa revealed that these individuals, despite being brought back to Malaysia, expressed […]
Beware of tactics deployed by scammers
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming has urged the public to be more aware of the tactics deployed by scammers to avoid from getting deceived. While pointing out that awareness on fraud needs to be intensified, he advised the victims or those who almost fall prey to the scammers to make a police […]
Police to engage Interpol, Aseanapol to rescue eight S’wakian job scam victims trapped in Myanmar
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) D3 Atipsom branch will enlist the help of Interpol and Aseanapol to locate and rescue eight Sarawakians, who have been forced to work as scammers in Myanmar after falling victim to job scams. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the Consulate and the Ministry of Foreign […]
Beware, scammers not only steal your money but also your heart
SIBU: Criminals are going hi-tech not only to steal one’s money but also one’s heart. Therefore, staying vigilant against evolving scam tactics is important to protect oneself from potential fraud, said Michael Tiang Ming Tee. While acknowledging the manifold advantages technology bestows upon daily lives, the Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government […]
Civil servant loses over RM670,000 to scammers
KEPALA BATAS: A civil servant was cheated of RM677,565 by a syndicate which claimed that he was involved in criminal activities such as money laundering and drugs here recently. Seberang Perai Utara (SPU) district police chief ACP Mohd Asri Shafie said the victim, in his 40s, lodged a police report yesterday. “According to the man, […]
Twin iPhone scammers arrested by Tengerang police
After a month on the run, the twin siblings Rihana and Rihani, known for their pre-order iPhone scam, have been successfully apprehended by the police in Tengerang, Indonesia. The duo were arrested at a rented apartment in M Town Gading Serpong, Tengerang. According to detikcom on Tuesday (July 4), Rihana and Rihani are the prime […]
Sibu lass loses RM28,600 to scammers
SIBU: A corporate sector employee lost RM28,600 after she became the latest victim of a phone scam recently. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said they received a report from the 20-something victim on June 19. The victim received a call from an individual supposedly from Pos Laju, who claimed that the victim had sent […]
Retiree, 68, scammed of RM435k in fraudulent investment
MUKAH: Tempted to invest in a company share, a retiree used up all his savings and ended up losing RM435,000 of his hard-earned savings to scammers in a fraudulent investment scheme. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the 68-year old victim’s agony started on February 8 when he was approached by a […]
Bye, bye, scam – Truecaller pioneers live caller ID experience for iPhone users
KUALA LUMPUR: Truecaller, the world’s leading global communications platform, has announced the introduction of a major update of its product on iPhone. The update brings in new, exciting features which will provide an improved and more secure communication experience for iPhone users worldwide. This complete Live Caller ID experience is now on iPhone for the […]
Man, woman lose over RM600k to online scammers
KUCHING: Two individuals suffered losses totalling RM656,342 after falling victims to phone and love scams. The scams involved a 64-year-old man from Serian district and a 47-year-old woman from Miri. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said that the phone scam involving the 64-year-old man happened on March 7 after he received a […]
