Man in Sarawak Loses Over RM30,000 to Fake "MCMC" Call
January 7, 2025

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(Bintulu, 7th) – A man fell victim to a scam after receiving a call from someone impersonating an employee of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), resulting in a loss of RM32,900.

The incident occurred on January 4 around 10 AM when the victim received a call from an individual claiming to be from MCMC. The caller alleged that the victim was implicated in a serious fraud case and that his bank account would be frozen.

The victim was told to act immediately to secure his funds.

During the call, he was instructed to transfer RM17,900 to a specific personal account. Following further instructions, he later transferred an additional RM8,000 and RM7,000 to the same account within hours.

The caller assured the victim that the money would be returned after the investigation. However, when no updates were received by the next day, the victim became suspicious and consulted his family.

Realizing he might have been scammed, the victim reported the incident to the police last night, hoping authorities could help recover his losses and expose the scam syndicate.

The scam caused him a financial loss of RM32,900, which included his personal savings and funds for his shop’s operations.

Police investigations revealed that similar scams have been rampant in recent months, with many victims falling for comparable schemes.

The authorities noted that scammers often use intimidation to pressure victims into making quick transfers, frequently posing as government officials or law enforcement personnel.

The police have urged the public to remain vigilant, verify the identity of callers, and avoid trusting unverified information or instructions from suspicious sources.