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Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mil in online investment scam | Scoop

24092023-Scam-Scammer-Alif-Omar_3-1-scaled — Johor police chief M. Kumar advised the public to be cautious and not fall for investment offers on social media promising easy and substantial returns. – Scoop pic, April 9, 2024

Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mil in online investment scam

Victim joined an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, advertised on Facebook

Updated 9 April, 2024

9 April, 2024

12:52 PM MYT

JOHOR BAHRU – A retired lecturer from a public university was cheated of more than RM1 million in an online investment scam in Johor recently.

Johor police chief M. Kumar said the 61-year-old man lodged a police report on March 22.

He said the victim claimed to have been in contact with an individual on WhatsApp after joining an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, which was advertised on Facebook last December.

“The individual provided explanations about the investment and the victim was promised returns of between 5% and 8% of the capital amount within a day, each time an investment transaction was made.

“However, the victim suspected he was deceived after failing to withdraw any profits despite making payments totalling over RM1 million to several accounts,” he said in a statement today.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.

Kumar advised the public to be cautious and not fall for investment offers on social media promising easy and substantial returns.

He said they should check with agencies like Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission to ensure the investment opportunities were genuine.

“In addition, utilise the online ‘Semak Mule’ services to verify the status of bank accounts and suspect phone numbers before making any payments,” he said. – April 9, 2024

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