{"id":33714,"date":"2025-09-19T13:25:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T05:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suppnewsportal.com\/main\/?p=33714"},"modified":"2025-09-22T13:26:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T05:26:52","slug":"milton-foo-advices-public-to-stay-vigilant-due-to-many-types-of-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suppnewsportal.com\/main\/?p=33714","title":{"rendered":"Milton Foo Advices Public To Stay Vigilant Due To Many Types Of Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A retiree from Kuching endured three weeks of fear after falling victim to a scam syndicate that posed as WeChat representatives and Chinese police officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPP Public Complaints Bureau Chief Milton Foo said the woman was nearly conned out of her savings after receiving a call from Shenzhen, where the caller alleged she had registered a second WeChat account linked to fraud. The line was then transferred to a so-called police officer in Hangzhou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe officer appeared in uniform during a video call, sitting in what looked like a police office. He even addressed her as \u2018Auntie\u2019 and accused her of being involved in a RM2.6 million fraud case,\u201d Foo revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the victim was pressured into giving her personal details, signing a secrecy agreement, and submitting to surveillance through Zoom. The scammers later demanded RM200,000 in bail to prevent detention in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThankfully, when the conversation turned entirely to money, she realised it was a scam. She sought legal advice and eventually lodged a police report,\u201d Foo said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Foo, the case highlights how syndicates have become increasingly sophisticated by using video calls, fake settings, and uniforms to deceive their targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo genuine police force will ever impose bail or fines through video calls. Once money is sent, it is almost impossible to get it back. I strongly urge retirees and the public at large to remain alert and verify suspicious calls with the local police,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n