Scams & Fraud news in The Federal Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur

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

   9 hours ago Harian Metro Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur 5.8 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.

2. Beware of 'love scam' tactics, police warn

   2 days ago Harian Metro Persiaran Residen, Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur 10 km

   Kuala Lumpur police have warned the public against the tactics of 'love scam' syndicates that target victims through social media and dating apps. The warning follows the deaths of a family of four in Desa ParkCity on 27 August, which is being investigated for possible links to a love scam.