Retired headmaster loses over RM35,000 to scammers, claims bank allowed transactions even after making report


GEORGE TOWN: A retired headmaster who lost over RM35,000 to scammers says numerous charges were made to his debit and credit cards even after he asked the issuing banks to block all transactions.

Ooi Eng Lye, 64, said he had taken immediate steps to stop further losses and said that the banks could have done better.

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