IPOH: A retiree lost her life savings of over RM180,000 after falling prey to a phone scam, known as the Macau Scam, where she was told she was suspected of being involved in a drug offence.
The 66-year-old, who only wanted to be known as Madam Ang, parted with her fixed deposit savings when told the money must be transferred to another account as it was considered “dirty money”.
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