Investment scams have tripled in Negri Sembilan, say police

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SEREMBAN: Investment-related scams in Negri Sembilan have almost tripled so far this year compared to the same period in 2020 with more than RM2.3mil in losses reported.

State Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt Aibee Ab Ghani said 69 cases were reported till April 26 as against only 24 then.“There has been a big increase in the number of cases and this is worrying.

The modus operandi of the scammers is to first put up advertisements on social media platforms. They would then contact the potential investor personally and add him or her into a group.

 

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