MUAR: A 64-year-old woman was cheated of RM249,700 left by her late husband after receiving a phone call last week from an "officer" in Putrajaya.
Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the caller said he was from the "Digital Communication Department" and told the victim she was suspected of being involved in illegal activities.
“She was told that her mobile phone number was (linked to) illegal activities in a northern town," he said in a statement on Friday (July 26).
The call was then transferred to a man claiming to be a police inspector, who directed the victim to disclose all her banking and personal information.
“Fearing that the money in her account would be seized, the victim made 47 transactions totalling RM249,700 into five different accounts," ACP Raiz Mukhliz said.
The victim was then asked to transfer RM10,000 to settle the case, but she refused.
She then lodged a police report on Thursday (July 25).
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
ACP Raiz Mukhliz advised the public to be alert and careful, especially in matters involving financial transactions or when dealing with unknown persons.
The public is also encouraged to check the website https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my before making any online payment or transaction and to download the “WHOSCALL” application to reduce the risk of being a fraud victim.
