Cops: Man in Pahang scammed of over RM23,000 by fake TNG sales agent


The victim clicked on a link from the alleged scammer through WhatsApp and filled in his banking username and password. — Image by Freepik

KUANTAN: A 55-year-old vocational training officer was cheated of RM23,514.70 by a scammer impersonating a Touch ‘n Go (TNG) card sales agent, Pahang police said.

The incident occurred last Wednesday (Jan 4).

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