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Even the blind are not spared by scammers


Sorry fate: Blind people have become the latest targets of scammers who offer fake investment schemes. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: For 62-year-old visually impaired retiree Loh Kong Ken, all he longed for is to have enough savings to put food on the table and ensure he is financially independent in his golden years.

Having just retired as a private university’s student affairs’ coordinator in late 2020, Loh had pondered on how he would keep up with the rising cost of living by solely relying on his Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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