19-year-old student loses RM37,000 in Macau scam

By IVAN LOH

IPOH: A 19-year-old student here was cheated of about RM37,000 in a purported Macau scam.

Jay Ng said he received a phone call, supposedly from Telekom Malaysia, on Friday (Aug 13) alleging that his mobile number was being used in an illegal gambling activity in Seremban.

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Student , Macau Scam , Perak MCA , Low Guo Nan , Public Service and Complaints Bureau

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