KUANTAN: A clerk has lost more than RM649,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme she saw advertised on Facebook.
Pahang deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the 52-year-old victim came across an advertisement for stock investments and, after expressing interest, was added to a WhatsApp group.
"The victim then made transactions using her savings between March 20 and May 9 to several company accounts provided by the suspect,” he said in a statement on Wednesday (May 21).
He said the victim realised she had been cheated when she did not receive the promised returns after making all the money transfers.
She then lodged a police report at the Rompin district police headquarters on Tuesday (May 20), and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
DCP Azry Akmar advised the public to exercise caution and thoroughly verify any investment schemes before getting involved, especially those promising lucrative returns in a short period.
"Do not be easily influenced and always ensure information is verified through legitimate channels such as https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my to avoid becoming a victim of fraud,” he said. – Bernama
