SIBU: A 28-year-old social media influencer lost RM16,799 after falling victim to an online job offer scam via Facebook. Enticed, the victim then contacted a Facebook account holder about the job offer. "The victim then received a bank notification that there had been a fund transfer from her account," he said. Realising that she had been scammed, ACP Zulkipli said the victim lodged a police report. He urged the public not to be deceived by advertisements on social media that offer lucrative returns.

Source: The Star March 14, 2023 23:30 UTC