Michael Chong's name used to con victims

Chong (centre) giving a press conference at Wisma MCA on scammers using his name to cheat the public. With him are his legal adviser Alex Kok (left) and Federal Territories MCA public service bureau chairman Banie Chin.

KUALA LUMPUR: Conmen are using Datuk Seri Michael Chong's name to add credibility to their claims.

The MCA public services and complaints bureau chief said that this has become a common tactic employed by scammers.