Housewife loses over RM60,000 in parcel scam from Scotland


KUANTAN (Bernama): A housewife's excitement to receive gifts and cash from her social media acquaintance has turned into a nightmare after she incurred losses of more than RM60,000 in the process.

Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the 48-year-old victim from Maran was informed that the purported parcel meant for her was confiscated by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (Customs) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

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