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Online Scam Syndicate Dupes Clerk of RM126,500 in Kuantan

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A 56-year-old clerk in Kuantan lost RM126,500 after being duped by an online fraud syndicate last November. The scam began with a phone call claiming to be from an insurance company, followed by another individual posing as a police officer and public prosecutor, who instructed the victim to make a bail payment of RM68,000. The victim, who used personal savings, made three separate transactions into different bank accounts, resulting in the substantial loss. This incident highlights the need for caution when receiving unsolicited calls and the importance of contacting the National Scam Response Centre if suspected of being a victim of a scam.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 56-year-old clerk in Kuantan lost RM126,500 to an online scam syndicate in November last year.
  • The scam started with a phone call claiming to be from an insurance company, then another individual posing as a police officer and public prosecutor.
  • The victim was instructed to make a bail payment of RM68,000 and made three separate transactions into different bank accounts using a cash deposit machine (CDM).
  • The money used was from the victim's own personal savings.
  • The victim only realized the scam after failing to contact the relevant party, leading to a police report at 12.15 pm.
  • Acting Kuantan district police chief Supt Mohd Adli Mat Daud advises the public to contact the National Scam Response Centre at 99 if they become a victim of a scam.
  • The police have introduced a digital platform, GPT SEDARScam, based on artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in the early prevention of crime in the community.

Statistics:

  • RM126,500: The total loss suffered by the clerk due to the online scam syndicate.
  • 3: The number of separate transactions into different bank accounts made by the victim.
  • 12.15 pm: The time at which the victim lodged a police report after realizing the scam.
  • 56: The age of the clerk who fell victim to the scam.
  • RM68,000: The amount the victim was instructed to pay as bail.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency (16 Jul 2025)

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