KUANTAN: A 57-year-old nurse ended up losing RM150,000 of her savings after being duped by scammers.
The incident occurred on Sept 11 when the victim, who was at work, received a phone call from a "Pos Laju staff" claiming there was a parcel containing debit cards registered under her name.
Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Superintendent Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the victim panicked when the female staff informed that the victim's name was written as the sender.
"The victim was instructed to speak to a policeman who informed her that checks revealed she was involved in money laundering activities involving some RM3.2 million. The 'policeman' assured the victim that the matter could be solved if she agreed to pay RM30,000.
"The victim rushed to a nearby bank to transfer the cash. However, the 'policeman' continued to harass the victim for more cash to settle the case and she ended up transferring RM120,000 between Sept 11 and 15," he said.
He added that the victim realised something was amiss when the "policeman" continued to demand for more money, leading her to lodge a police report yesterday.
Wazir reminded those who receive calls from individuals claiming to be Pos Laju staff to be extra cautious especially when they have not sent any parcels and to not easily fall victims to syndicates.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which provides for a maximum jail term of 10 years and whipping, and a fine if convicted.