SEREMBAN: A widow and a teacher lost almost RM1.6mil in two separate phone scams here after being accused of not paying their taxes and for being involved in illegal activities.
The 77-year-old widow lost about RM1.19mil after she received a call from a woman claiming to be from the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), said state Commercial Crime Investigations Department chief Supt Aibee Ab Ghani.
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