A RETIRED female teacher has lost RM16,200 after falling prey to a phone scam last month, police confirmed on Friday.
Raub District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman, said the 69-year-old victim received a call on 30 September from an individual claiming to be a police officer from a state contingent headquarters.
"The suspect alleged that the victim’s phone number and bank account were involved in money laundering activities," he said.
The victim, believing the caller, was instructed to transfer all her savings to an unfamiliar bank account, purportedly for investigative purposes.
"The victim made two transactions to the account directed by the suspect, under the pretext that the funds would be held temporarily and returned after the investigation," Mohd Shahril said.
The suspect also ordered the victim to report to him via phone every three hours. On 2 October, she received another call instructing her to transfer the remaining balance to the same account.
After waiting until 14 October as directed without receiving further calls, the victim attempted to contact the number but received no response. Feeling deceived, she lodged a police report at Raub Police Station on 6 October.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
Superintendent Mohd Shahril advised the public to remain vigilant and not be misled by callers impersonating law enforcement officers or threatening legal action.
"Do not disclose banking information to unknown parties. If in doubt about any call or transaction, verify the account number or phone number at [https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my](https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my)," he said.
He also urged members of the public to immediately contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 to report any online or telephone fraud. - November 7, 2025
