University student cheated of over RM300K in online job scam


SIBU: A university student here lost RM328,454 in an online job scam.

OCPD Asst Comm Zulkipli Suhaili said on Sunday (July 9) the Commercial Crime Investigation Department received a report from the victim who claimed she was deceived in an online job offer that promised lucrative commission.

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