SIBU: A trader lost more than RM320,000 after being lured by a promise of a 50 per cent profit from a share investment scheme.
Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said a report was filed by the victim, a 50-year-old individual, last Wednesday.
Following investigations, it was discovered that the victim came across the advertisement for the investment via Facebook.
“Intrigued by the potential returns, the victim proceeded to download the “DCMA Trading” application and invested in the scheme,” he said in a statement today.
Zulkipli said over the course of 11 transactions from April 18 to May 12 the victim transferred a total of RM324,201.05 to three separate accounts.
“The victim felt suspicious and realised that he had been deceived after failing to withdraw the profit obtained and being blocked.
“Until the report was made, the victim did not receive any return and profit as promised,” Zulkipli added.
The case is currently under investigation, falling under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which pertains to cheating.
Zulkipli urged the public to always check with Bank Negara Malaysia before making any online investments in order to avoid falling victim to fraud.
The police chief reminded the public to check the phone number and bank account of any suspect through Check Scammers CCID or https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my before making any transactions.
They can also contact the CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101559 or 03-26101599 to get advice or channel information regarding cyber-crime cases.
Aside from that, they can follow Facebook pages of @CyberCrimeAlertRMP and @JSJKPDRM to get the latest information on the scammer’s modus operandi.
