Warning: Black magic syndicates are just like other scammers (Poll Inside)


JOHOR BARU: Cases involving black magic syndicates share several similarities with other scams – they usually target senior citizens and prey on them at places such as markets and supermarkets, says Johor police chief Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat (pic).

He said the suspects would randomly start chatting with their victims to get information about their background, including about their family.

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