Businessman loses RM300k after son duped in love scam


KUANTAN (Bernama): A businessman lodged a police report saying he lost RM295,950 after his 14-year-old son was deceived by a "love scam" syndicate.

Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Chief Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said according to the businessman, 53, his son befriended a girl on Facebook who claimed to sell smartphones at a cheap price.

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