Taiping retiree loses over RM180,000 to scammers

By ILI AQILAH

IPOH: A retiree lost more than RM180,000 after he fell victim to a phone scam in Taiping.

Taiping OCPD Asst Comm Razlam Ab Hamid said the 42-year-old victim had lost a total of RM186,350, adding that the victim lodged a report on Saturday (Aug 26) evening.

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Cheating , Phone Scam , Taiping , Police

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