Retiree loses RM60,000 to parcel scammers


IPOH: A 72-year-old retiree lost RM60,000 after falling victim to a parcel scam over an unclaimed package at the post office.

Hilir Perak district police chief Asst Comm Ahmad Adnan Basri said the victim initially received a call from an individual claiming to be from the post office regarding the unclaimed package, Bernama reported.

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