'Good Samaritan' cheats near-blind retiree of her life savings


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 16 Feb 2021

Ng Kam Moi, 80, relating her story during a press conference by Kat Wong (right).

IPOH: A senior citizen was cheated of her life savings just days before Chinese New Year after being convinced to withdraw the money from her fixed deposit for the promise of higher returns through a new bank account.

Ng Kam Moi, 80, lost RM77,000 on Feb 9 after fallling prey to a "friendly acquaintance".

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