‘Touch ‘n Go rep’ scam leaves Kedah woman RM150 poorer, says consumer group

ALOR SETAR, Oct 5 — A Kedah woman, 39, has lost approximately RM150 due to a scam involving a fraudulent individual impersonating a Touch 'n Go representative, according to the Kedah Consumers Association (Cake). The victim was approached by the scammer who presented herself as a Touch 'n Go representative and offered her a new card with various benefits, such as reward points, discount vouchers, and the ability to make overseas transactions.

Upon agreeing to apply for the card, the scammer instructed the victim to open her Touch 'n Go e-wallet application and follow the provided instructions. Unbeknownst to the victim, the fraudster gained control of her application and accessed her account, resulting in the loss of her BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) petrol subsidy and reward points.

Cake has urged the woman to report the incident to both the police and Touch 'n Go to mitigate further damage. The association has warned the public to be vigilant against unsolicited telephone offers, as fraudsters are increasingly employing deceptive tactics to trick unsuspecting individuals.