AN account clerk has lost nearly RM300,000 after falling victim to a fake part-time job syndicate that operated via social media and fraudulent websites.
Pahang Police Chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 52-year-old woman had come into contact with a suspect through the TikTok app on 1 August. The suspect later convinced her to take up a part-time job offer through what appeared to be a wholesale sales platform.
"The victim received a website link from the suspect and proceeded to register on the page. She was then instructed to make upfront payments, supposedly as part of a customer order process," he said in a statement on Monday.
In total, the woman made 16 transactions amounting to RM299,646 into four separate bank accounts — all from her personal savings.
"However, the promised returns never materialised. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating," he added.
In light of the incident, Yahaya urged the public not to be easily influenced by job offers advertised on social media platforms that promise lucrative returns. He advised individuals to perform background checks on suspicious bank accounts through the police’s official portal at [https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my](https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my).
"Members of the public who suspect they may be victims of a scam are advised to contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) immediately at 997," he said. - Sept 1, 2025
