INTERACTIVE: Here’s how Macau scammers conned Malaysians out of RM256mil this year


Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay showing how the Macau scam syndicate operates in cheating their victims during a press conference held at Johor state contingent headquarters in Johor Baru on July 13,2020.

PETALING JAYA: Macau scammers, who have conned Malaysians out of a whopping RM256mil this year, specialise in tricking victims into believing they’re in a jam that they can only get out of by handing over money.

How do they do it?

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