Miri retiree loses RM2.24mil to phone scam syndicate

Miri retiree loses RM2.24mil to phone scam syndicate

KUCHING: A 66-year-old retired private sector employee in Miri lost over RM2.24mil after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate impersonating Touch 'n Go and police officers. Read full story

Miri pensioner loses RM2.24 mln in phone scam syndicate posing as police

By DayakDaily Team MIRI, Oct 1: A 66-year-old retired private sector worker in Miri has lost a staggering RM2.24 million after falling victim to a sophisticated phone scam syndicate. Miri District Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah confirmed that the case was reported to the Miri Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) on Sept 30. He said the victim had received a phone call from an unknown number claiming to be from Touch ’n Go,…