Retired teacher in Perak loses RM585,904 to scam caller

By IVAN LOH

IPOH: A retired teacher in Hutan Melintang lost RM585,904 after getting a scam phone call about a hospital insurance claim.

Perak police chief Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the victim, 59, had on Jan 14, received a call from an unknown caller, allegedly informing that she has an unresolved insurance claim at a private hospital in Ampang that amounted to about RM68,800.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Hutan Melintang , Scam , Police , Retired , Teacher , Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri , Perak

Next In Nation
Padang Serai MP claims trial to abetment charge
Works Ministry seeking info on removal of road barriers at site of fatal T'ganu crash
Floods: Perak, Selangor see further drop in evacuees this morning
Firm fined for importing pickled fruits with banned sweetener
Take firmer action against tardy contractors, says PM Anwar
Padang Serai MP Azman arrives at Shah Alam court ahead of graft charges
The man who trains for change
Man clings to family home despite ruins
Over 8,000 join�Relay For Life across six locations this year
Smartphones are not your ‘babysitters’, says Nancy

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.