Loan shark victims being duped into settling fake debts by scammers


KUALA LUMPUR: Scammers are now targeting debtors by posing as fake loan sharks and convincing them to settle a fake debt, says Datuk Seri Michael Chong.

The MCA Public Services and Complaints Bureau chief said he received 11 complaints of such cases, and two individuals have already deposited five-figure amounts to scammers posing as loan sharks.

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