Doctor falls for Macau scam, loses RM20k

BALIK PULAU: A 27-year-old doctor was cheated of more than RM 20,000 after he received a call purportedly from the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) and the police.

Balik Pulau OCPD Supt A. Anbalagan said the victim, who works at a private clinic, received a call on Oct 24 at about 1pm from a man who introduced himself as “Dato Ridzuan” from LHDN’s Kelantan office.