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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
Penang factory manager falls for fake US businessman, loses RM300,000 in Facebook romance scam
GEORGE TOWN, June 27 — An analysis manager at a factory in Bayan Baru, here, lost RM300,000 after falling victim to a love scam through social media. Penang Police deputy chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the incident began when the 45-year-old woman became acquainted with a man claiming to be an American citizen via Facebook in November last year. He said not long after, they started communicating via WhatsApp after the man allegedly expressed a desire to pursue a serious relationship with the victim. 'The suspect introduced himself as a businessman in the field of information technology (IT), claiming to be operating a business in a foreign country. 'After a month of getting to know one another, the suspect told the victim that his bank account had been frozen in that country and asked for her help to make payments for the delivery of important stock related to his business,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Alwi said the suspect promised to repay the money and even offered additional payment as a token of appreciation to convince the victim. Lured by the online romance and trusting the suspect, the woman then made 16 transactions to five different bank accounts between December 12 and 14, 2024. However, the victim realised that she had been scammed when the suspect asked for more money, allegedly to cover his travel expenses to visit her in Malaysia. He also sent her a tampered photo of a passport. Mohd Alwi said the woman lodged a police report at the Barat Daya police headquarters yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. — Bernama
Malay Mail
15-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Nilai factory manager loses RM389,000 in Facebook investment scam after downloading app
SEREMBAN, June 15 — A sales manager of a factory in Nilai near here lost RM389,000 to an online investment scam on Facebook recently. Nilai district police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim said the man, in his late 40s, claimed to have dealt with an individual offering the investment scheme on April 19 before he was asked to download an app on his mobile phone. 'He then transferred money to six accounts provided by the individual through nine transactions totalling RM389,000 for investment, but realised he had been deceived when he couldn't access the app anymore and could not withdraw his profits,' he said in a statement tonight, adding that the victim then lodged a police report at 2.50 pm yesterday. An investigation paper under Section 420 of the Penal Code has been opened, he added. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
15-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Company owner loses RM1.8mil to online investment scam
The victim made payments totalling RM1.8 million to several bank accounts between November 2024 and January this year. JOHOR BAHRU : A company owner suffered losses amounting to RM1.8 million after allegedly being duped by an online investment scam in October last year. Johor police chief M Kumar said the 66-year-old man had come across an advertisement on social media that promised high returns in a short time. Enticed by the offer, he clicked on the link provided to learn more and was offered a 200% return on his investment within three months. 'The victim made payments totalling RM1.8 million to several bank accounts between November 2024 and January this year. He also downloaded an application and created an account, as instructed by the suspect, to monitor his investments. 'However, no returns were received, and the scammer gave various excuses. The victim believed he had been scammed when he could no longer contact the scammer and found himself blocked from accessing the application,' he said in a statement. He said the businessman lodged a police report yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property. Kumar advised the public to be vigilant and not be easily deceived by online investment schemes promising quick and attractive returns.
