ALOR SETAR (Bernama): A retired civil servant lost RM326,586 to a 'love scam' syndicate between March and April this year. Kedah Police Headquarters Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt Elias Omar said the 62-year-old former nurse from Mergong, here, had met an individual named ‘Lucas Cai’ on Facebook. "Initially, the victim thought the user named 'Lucas Cai' was her nephew, and had started contacting the man. "The victim lodged a police report in Alor Setar on Saturday (July 17). If you are not sure, please check the (banking or contact) information (given by the individuals) at https://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule/," he said.

Source: The Star July 18, 2021 12:33 UTC