Teacher RM17,100 poorer after falling for e-mail lucky draw scam


JOHOR BARU: A slick e-mail lucky draw scam has caused a kingergarten teacher to be RM17,100 poorer.

The e-mail in English, which was sent by a syndicate, had used the logo of low-cost carrier AirAsia. It told her that she had won USD130,000 (RM390,000) in a lucky draw held in London in conjunction with last Christmas.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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