Scams & Fraud news in Danga Bay S Pantai Lido
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Scammer posing as director tricks Johor Baru admin into transferring RM110,000
A 43-year-old company administrator in Johor Baru was duped into transferring RM110,000 of company funds after receiving a call from a scammer posing as her director. Police are investigating whether deepfake technology was used to mimic the director's voice. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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Johor woman loses RM320,000 to scam callers posing as police, insurer
A 51-year-old woman in Johor Bahru lost RM320,900 after falling for a scam. She was first told she had an insurance claim, then was contacted by fake police who accused her of money laundering and instructed her to transfer money. She realized she was scammed after discovering unauthorized transfers from her account.