Scam takes ultimate toll on victim


PETALING JAYA: A 95-year-old retired civil servant was so distressed after losing money to scammers that it took a toll on his health.

His troubles were compounded after he unwittingly shared his daughter’s contact number with the scammers, causing her to lose over RM20,000.

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