JOHOR BARU: A clerk has lost RM92,163 after she was duped into taking a part-time online job which promised high profits.
Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat said the victim received a link to an advertisement via WhatsApp on July 31 and clicked on it.
He said the victim was connected to an individual named “Faniza” on Telegram and was added to a “Hadiah & Feedback” WhatsApp group, which promised commissions of 10% to 15% for completing a task.
ACP Raub said the victim later made 10 transactions amounting to RM92,393 to six accounts at different banks from Aug 2 to 6.
“The victim only received RM230 in return and realised she was being cheated when told to make more payments,” he said, adding the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
ACP Raub said searches done via the Commercial Crime Investigation System (CCIS) found the victim’s money was channelled into three different bank accounts.
He reminded the public to be careful especially in matters involving financial transactions with unknown persons.
The public can also go to Semak Mule, CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-2610 1559/1599 or go to Facebook @jsjkpdrm and @cybercrimealertrmp.
Scam victims are also advised to call the National Scam Response Centre at 997.
