‘Push pocket’ scam viral message is from 2016, says Bukit Aman


PETALING JAYA: An old message claiming that criminals are using the "push-pocket" scam to trick victims has been recirculated on social media, says Bukit Aman.

The scam involves a criminal who will accuse victims of “stealing” their personal belongings by slipping items such as mobile phones or wallets into the victims’ pockets or bags.

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