KUALA LUMPUR: The bust at the headquarters of a multi-billion ringgit scamming syndicate in Kajang Country Heights was only the tip of the iceberg. Currently, conmen operating the “Bukit Aman Scam” are using advanced technology that matched the contact number displayed on the receiver's handphone screen with that of the Bukit Aman police headquarters.
“The victims would receive a phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer named Inspector Foo, who would say the victim was wanted by the Hong Kong police for involvement in money laundering activities.
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