Malaysia

Woman loses RM52,235 to online job scam

A 43-year-old trader in Bandar Permaisuri fell victim to an online job scam promising high profits from selling branded goods, police said.

Updated 6 months ago · Published on 14 Nov 2025 10:39AM

Woman loses RM52,235 to online job scam
Victim told she would receive a 50 per cent profit from the sales - November 14, 2025

A WOMAN’S attempt to earn extra income through a part-time online job ended in a RM52,235 loss after she was deceived by a fraudulent offer, police said.

Setiu District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohd Zain Mat Dris, said the 43-year-old victim visited a website on 23 October and was offered an online position selling branded items.

“She would receive a 50 per cent profit from the sales,” he explained.

Mohd Zain said the victim was required to make an upfront payment to secure the job and subsequently transferred a total of RM52,235 across four different bank accounts.

The victim realised she had been scammed when no profits were received and lodged a police report yesterday. - November 14, 2025

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