MIRI: The promise of quick profits proved costly for a civil servant, who ended up losing RM1.1 million to an investment scam.
The victim, a woman in her late 30s, was contacted in early December last year by an unknown individual, who lured her into joining a so-called investment opportunity promising high and fast returns.
Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the victim was later instructed to download an investment application via the website https://webzz.mbsc7club.com/.
“Persuaded by the promise of lucrative profits, the victim transferred RM1,100,000 in stages to several bank accounts provided by the suspect.
“However, things started to feel suspicious when she attempted to withdraw her earnings but failed.
“The suspect then demanded additional payment before the withdrawal of her profits could be processed. Only then did she realise she had been scammed,” he said.
The victim has since lodged a police report for further investigations under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property.
Mancha urged members of the public to be wary of any investment offer that appears too good to be true.
“They should verify the legitimacy of such schemes with Bank Negara Malaysia via http://www.bnm.gov.my or BNMTELELINK at 1-300-88-5465, and the Securities Commission Malaysia at http://www.sc.com.my or 03-6204 8999.
“Background checks on individuals or companies offering investments can also be done through the SC Investment Checker app or at https://www.sc.com.my/investment-checker,” he said.
For further assistance or to report scams, the public can contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 and follow @CyberCrimeAlertRMP and @JSJKPDRM on Facebook for the latest updates.
