JB housewife loses RM298,500 in Macau scam


JOHOR BARU: A 62-year old housewife has lost RM298,500 in the latest Macau scam reported here after receiving calls about an outstanding loan.

Johor Commercial Crime chief Asst Comm Amran Md Jusin said the victim received the first call from a woman claiming to be an officer from Lembaga Tabung Haji on the morning of Nov 11.

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