Parcel scam in costs Kota Tinggi woman RM238,000

KOTA TINGGI: A 48-year-old woman lost RM238,000 of her savings in a parcel scam.

Kota Tinggi OCPD Supt Yusof Othman stated that the victim, employed in the private sector, received a call in August from a suspect posing as a courier company employee.

The suspect alleged there was an issue with a parcel the victim sent.

When the victim denied sending such a package, she was transferred to another suspect who claimed to be a policeman.

The second suspect frightened the victim by suggesting she was involved in money laundering activities.

The victim was instructed to assist in “investigations” by making online payments into six different bank accounts from September to October.

Supt Yusof revealed that the victim transferred approximately RM238,000 through 22 transactions during this time.

The victim believed the payments would clear her of money laundering charges.

She realised she was scammed when the suspects did not respond to her queries.

The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.

The public is reminded not to fall for syndicates claiming to be government agencies.

Verification of phone numbers and bank accounts can be done through the Semak Mule online application provided by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department.