{
  "id": 5966464,
  "title": "Don’t be deceived by RM2,500 deposit scam involving unofficial Kampung Jelutong SPK house offers, warns Jepak rep",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/dont-be-deceived-by-rm2-500-deposit-scam-involving-unofficial-kampung-5966464",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T11:31:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/06/dont-be-deceived-by-rm2500-deposit-scam-involving-unofficial-kampung-jelutong-spk-house-offers-warns-jepak-rep/234200"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The public has been warned against falling victim to unofficial offers to purchase houses in the Kampung Jelutong Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) in Jepak. Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee has informed that certain parties are offering housing units in the area through unofficial channels, asking for a RM2,500 deposit from prospective buyers. Iskandar urged the public not to be deceived by such offers and to verify the offer with the relevant authorities before making any payments or providing personal information. The housing project is implemented by the Bintulu Development Authority, with 111 units completed as of April 30.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Don’t be deceived by RM2,500 deposit scam involving unofficial Kampung Jelutong SPK house offers, warns Jepak rep",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/dont-be-deceived-by-rm2-500-deposit-scam-involving-unofficial-kampung",
        "published": "2026-09-06T11:31:17.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}