Woman loses RM53,000 in phone scam in Penang


KEPALA BATAS (Bernama): A private sector worker lost RM53,000 after falling victim to a Macau scam syndicate on Friday (Sept 24).

Seberang Prai Utara district police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said the 40-year-old woman said she received a phone call from a man claiming to be an Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) officer who told her that a company registered in her name had tax arrears amounting to RM32,800.

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