A file photo of a person using a smartphone. Selangor police said the job scam syndicate approaches victims by messaging them on WhatsApp. — AFP
PETALING JAYA: An online job syndicate targeting the public via WhatsApp has cost victims approximately RM219,271.15 in financial losses, according to a statement by the Selangor Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID).
Selangor CCID chief Asst Comm Muhammad Yazid Muhammad Yew said the department has opened 23 investigation papers related to the syndicate, based on its records from Feb 6 to April 20 this year.
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