Local celebrity Winnie K loses RM380,000 in fake ‘Datuk’ scam

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian female celebrity became RM380,000 poorer after being deceived by a man who claimed to be a 'Datuk' and offered her a position as an exclusive brand ambassador for a luxury property project. Sharing her story, the victim, Winnie Kok, better known as Winnie K, said she met the man, who introduced himself...

Senior citizen loses RM704,000 to WhatsApp investment scam

KEMAMAN: An elderly man has lost RM704,000 after falling victim to a fake investment scheme on WhatsApp. Acting Kemaman District Police Chief Dept Supt Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar said the 73-year-old businessman encountered an investment advertisement on the app promising lucrative returns. "Attracted by the offer, the victim joined the investment scheme known as Saham L-5 Cicc...