Saleswoman loses RM182,340 in loan scam


ALOR SETAR (Bernama): A 24-year-old saleswoman lost RM182,340 after she was believed to have been deceived in a loan scam by a company offering loans through the WhatsApp application on July 2.

Kedah Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) chief Supt Annuar Amri Abd Muluf said the woman from Kuala Kedah, who worked at a phone shop, claimed to have received a message from a man via WhatsApp.

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