A HOUSEWIFE in Jerantut has lost more than RM129,000 after falling victim to a fraudulent part-time job scheme promoted via the messaging app Telegram, according to district police.
Deputy Jerantut Police Chief DSP Mohd Azahari Mukhtar said the 42-year-old victim received the so-called job offer on 8 August 2025 from an account claiming to represent a legitimate company. She was told she could earn commissions by reviewing and rating products online.
“The victim was then contacted by an individual posing as an agent and instructed to make several payments for various reasons, including task competitions, collaboration with independent firms, and technical charges,” Mohd Azahari said in a statement on Saturday.
He said the victim began transferring money in stages from 13 August to multiple local bank accounts, eventually losing a total of RM129,420.
On 14 August, the fraudster requested further payments, but the woman grew suspicious as she had exhausted her funds and subsequently lodged a police report at the Jerantut police station.
“It is understood that the money consisted of her personal savings and funds from her husband’s business,” he added.
Police are investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
Mohd Azahari reminded the public to be cautious of online job offers that promise quick profits and to always verify bank account numbers through the Royal Malaysia Police’s official portal at [semakmule.rmp.gov.my](https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my) before transferring money.
Any suspicious activity can be reported to the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) via the 997 hotline or at any nearby police station. - August 16, 2025
