Beware new phone scam tactic: Fraudsters passing off as relatives in trouble

MELAKA: A new twist to the phone scam has emerged in Melaka, and a former top Melaka state official is one of the people who have fallen victim.

The 65-year-old, who wanted anonymity, said he received a call from a woman identifying herself as his niece on Nov 9.

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