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Factory manager loses over RM900,000 to bogus WhatsApp investment scam

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Johor Baru,Investment Scam,Rm900k Loss

MANILA: Super Typhoon Man-yi battered parts of the Philippines with powerful winds and intense rains as it made its way across the main island on Sunday (Nov 17).

JOHOR BARU: A female factory manager lost over RM900,000 of her savings after being scammed in a bogus online investment scheme.

According to the victim, in May this year, her mobile phone number was inserted into a WhatsApp group chat by an unknown individual. Comm Kumar added that the victim was attracted by the high returns promised and made several online banking deposits into different bank accounts between Sept and Oct, amounting to RM943,250 for investment purposes.

Comm Kumar reminded the public to be more vigilant and not be easily duped by any investment offers they come across either on social media or online that promise high returns in a short time.

 

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