University student loses over RM42,000 to online scam


KUANTAN: A student at a public university claimed to have lost RM42,500 which was allegedly used to buy video game currency which was advertised on Instagram.

Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the victim, 22, claimed that he was interested in contacting the owner of the Instagram account on Friday (March 4) after finding that the currency was sold at a lower price compared with online shopping platforms.

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