Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa (pic) said statistics showed a significant rise in property agent-related scams since 2023 with total losses amounting to RM6.49mil. Overall, a total of 52 property agent scam cases were recorded over the three-year period, he added. “The modus operandi typically involves individuals impersonating property agents and advertising properties on Facebook Marketplace. To overcome such scams more effectively, he said CCID has established strategic cooperation with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Malaysia. He advised the public to remain vigilant, stressing that anyone could fall victim to property scams.
