Scams & Fraud news in Kuchai Lama

1. Couple in Serdang lose RM60,000 to fake e-commerce agent scam

   3 days ago Harian Metro Serdang, Selangor 9.5 km

   A Chinese national woman and her Malaysian husband in Serdang lost over RM60,000 after falling for a scam offering work as e-commerce platform agents. The victim had to front payments for orders and even borrowed from loan sharks, but was unable to withdraw promised profits. A police report has been filed.

2. IT officer in Bangsar South loses RM20,000 in SPayLater scam

   3 days ago Harian Metro Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur 3.3 km

   A 28-year-old IT officer in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, lost RM20,000 after falling for an SPayLater cash-out offer seen on TikTok. Brickfields district police confirmed the incident on September 1 and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.