ALOR GAJAH: A total of 417 investigation papers involving fraud cases were recorded in the Alor Gajah district, involving losses of over RM8.8 million from Jan 1 to Aug 31.
Acting Alor Gajah district police chief Deputy Superintendent Azrul Mohamed said all the cases were received by the Alor Gajah district police headquarters Commercial Crime Investigation Division, with various modus operandi, including via phone calls and online.
“The modus operandi includes the fraud syndicate deceiving victims into believing they are receiving ‘parcels’ from abroad, making phone calls impersonating authorities, and offering non-existent investments and loans,” he said in a statement here today.
“Additionally, the syndicate also deceives victims by offering non-existent part-time jobs and online purchases on the internet.”
He advised the public to be more careful and not be easily deceived by any suspicious calls, messages or offers.
– BERNAMA
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