Macau Scam syndicates back at it, this time promising 'govt aid, incentives', Bukit Aman warns


KUALA LUMPUR: Calling victims to inform them that they are eligible to receive incentives or assistance from the government is among the latest modus operandi used by Macau Scam syndicates to deceive their victims, warns the police.

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Mohd Kamarudin Md Din (pic) said the syndicate would ask victims to submit their online banking username (ID) or password on the pretext of facilitating the payment process.

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