Religious teacher, tour agent lose more than RM128,613 in online scams

A religious teacher lost RM76,170 after being duped by a Macau Scam on Feb 20, and a tour agent found more than RM52,443 disappeared after being duped in a fake part-time job offer via WhatsApp. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

KUANTAN: A religious teacher lost RM76,170 after being duped by a Macau Scam on Feb 20.

Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said the 55-year-old woman received a call from an individual who claimed to be a Touch ‘n Go officer in Kuala Lumpur and accused the victim of having six-month bill arrears.