IPOH: A retiree lost her life savings of over RM180,000 after falling prey to a phone scam, known as the Macau Scam, where she was told she was suspected of being involved in a drug offence. "I received a call last Wednesday (Aug 15) from a man claiming to be Sjn Arif from the Narcotics Investigation Department in Jelutong, Penang. "He mentioned my name and MyKad number correctly and said I was suspected of being involved in drugs. "I was fearful of running afoul of the law as I believed what the man told me. "We have received similar cases before this, where unsuspecting senior citizens, especially pensioners with some savings, were targeted.

Source: The Star August 21, 2018 06:56 UTC