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The recent Macau Scam made off with about RM460,000 from a 64-year-old retired teacher, after convincing him to believe that his MyKad had been misused for money laundering activities.

The Macau Scam has been a major criminal concern in Malaysia and tens of billions of dollars have been lost to the syndicate. Macau scams have been known to start with a phone call regarding Lucky Draws, Spoofing (Accuse of Illegal Activities) and Spoofing (Failed To Make Bank Payments).

Johor Commercial Crimes Investigation Department deputy chief Supt Amran Md Jusin said the victim had received a phone call claiming to be a PosLaju representative, telling him that there is a package with his identification card in it.

The caller told the victim that he was under suspicion for money laundering and had to transfer different amounts of money into several bank accounts to aid in investigations.

“The victim believed the tale and made a total of 20 transactions amounting to RM459,041.90 into separate bank accounts as instructed by the caller,” he said the deputy chief.

The retiree had used up his pension funds, cleaned out the joint savings account with his wife, and also sold his wife’s jewelries for the funds.

“He only realised that he was duped when the suspect called him again, telling him that he would be charged in court soon,” said Supt Amran.

The public is encouraged to be wary of such scams on the rise lately, and to refrain from giving money to strangers so easily.

Public can get in touch with the police by heading to the nearest police station or by visiting www.ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule/ to check whether the bank account involved is linked to any cheating cases.

Remember to verify information before acting on it!

Info via The Star

Written By Thineshkan