Factory clerk loses RM101,000 in fake online job scam
A FACTORY clerk lost more than RM101,000 after being duped by a bogus online part-time job offer that promised lucrative payments and commissions. Pekan district police chief Superintendent Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin said the 55-year-old woman received a cal...
A factory clerk in Pekan lost more than RM101,000 following a deceptive online job scam, according to police. On August 15th, the 55-year-old woman received a call from an unknown man who offered her a part-time job with lucrative commissions. The suspect instructed the victim to join WhatsApp and Telegram groups for the supposed work and carry out tasks such as posting reviews and liking social media pages.
After agreeing to the offer, the victim made 14 payments totaling RM101,007 into bank accounts provided by the scammer. The suspect then attempted to make an additional transfer, threatening the victim with penalties if she did not comply. The victim eventually realized she had been scammed and reported the incident to the Pekan District Police Headquarters.
Police are investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code. Superintendent Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin advised the public to be cautious of online job offers guaranteeing high returns and to verify the legitimacy of bank accounts through the official Semak Mule portal before making any transactions. Anyone who suspects they have fallen victim to a scam is urged to contact the National Scam Response Centre at 997 immediately.
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