SIBU: A saleswoman lost RM33,400 after falling victim to a fake investment scheme recently.
Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the Commercial Crime Investigation Division (CCID) received a report on the incident last Friday (Nov 22).
The victim, in her 30s, was drawn to an investment advertisement promoting a hotel and housing project with promises of high returns. She came across the offer via WhatsApp on Nov 18.
“After explaining the investment to the victim, the suspect requested her personal details and instructed her to make payments in stages to the account provided to earn profits,” Zulkipli said in a statement today (Nov 24).
Between Nov 19 and 21, the victim made six transactions to two local bank accounts.
However, when she attempted to withdraw the promised returns, she was informed that additional payments were required.
“By the time the report was lodged, the victim had not received any returns or profits and realised she had been scammed,” Zulkipli said.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
Zulkipli urged the public to thoroughly verify any online investment opportunities before proceeding to avoid falling victim to scams.
“Be cautious of offers that promise high returns and check the legitimacy of any investment with Bank Negara Malaysia or the Securities Commission Malaysia to ensure you are not deceived,” he advised.
