A private company clerk from Sarawak fell victim to a phone scam after being convinced that she would be arrested by the police. The woman, who is in her 40s, received a call from a person claiming to be an agent from a courier company.
The caller mentioned that she had sent a package containing important documents to the wrong recipient and accused her of being involved in human trafficking. Panicked by the allegations, the victim sought help from the supposed police officer, who instructed her to provide her bank account details for investigation. She ended up transferring approximately RM250,000 to various accounts as instructed.
It was only when her calls to the officer went unanswered that she realized she had been scammed and reported the incident to the police. According to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri, the victim initially received a call from a number claiming to be an agent from J&T courier company in Perak.
The caller informed her about a delivery she supposedly made to the wrong person in Terengganu. However, the victim denied any involvement in such a delivery before being connected to another number. This second call alleged that she was part of a human trafficking syndicate and needed to cooperate with the police to resolve the issue.
The caller, posing as a police sergeant, instructed her to keep the matter a secret and report back every three hours using WhatsApp. The scammer further involved a person claiming to be "Datuk Wong" from Bukit Aman to solidify their story. This person informed the victim that an arrest warrant had been issued against her and that she would soon be charged in court.
To supposedly clear her name, the victim was asked to provide her bank account details for investigation by Bank Negara Malaysia. Fearing the consequences, the victim disclosed that she had multiple bank accounts and proceeded to transfer money totaling RM250,000 to eight different accounts.
It was only after the victim's calls to the supposed police officer went unanswered that she became suspicious and confided in her sister. Together, they reported the incident to the police on August 10, acknowledging that the victim had fallen victim to a scam. The police are now investigating the matter and advising the public to be cautious of such phone scams. They emphasize the importance of verifying the identity of callers and not providing personal or financial information over the phone.
This unfortunate incident highlights the need for greater awareness and caution when receiving calls from unknown individuals. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their methods, often impersonating legitimate organizations or law enforcement officers to deceive their victims. It is essential to exercise skepticism and verify the authenticity of such calls before disclosing any sensitive information.
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