TANGKAK: A woman lost over RM65,000 after being duped by individuals pretending to be officers from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the police.
Tangkak OCPD Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said the 39-year-old victim received a phone call on Wednesday (Oct 15) from a suspect claiming to be from MCMC.
“The victim panicked when told that she was allegedly involved in an online fraud and money laundering case.
“The suspect then deceived her into transferring money from her account to so-called ‘mule’ accounts until the supposed investigation was completed,” he said in a statement on Thursday (Oct 16).
Supt Roslan said the victim made 13 transactions into two different bank accounts as instructed by the suspect, resulting in losses totalling RM65,100.
“The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, whipping and a fine upon conviction,” he said.
Supt Roslan advised the public to remain vigilant and not fall prey to phone scams.
“The public should always verify any suspicious calls with the relevant authorities before taking any action.
“They can also follow the official social media accounts of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates on scams,” he said.
He added that those who have fallen victim to such scams should immediately contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 to block the transfer of funds.
