Financial planner falls for scam


JOHOR BARU: A financial planner, who previously cautioned his clients about investment pitfalls, has fallen victim to a bogus financing scheme and lost more than RM550,000.

His misfortune began when he was added into a social media group offering opportunities in shares and investments.

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