A 63-YEAR-OLD retiree has lost over RM134,000 after falling victim to a fraudulent online part-time job scheme that promised commissions of up to 200 per cent.
The victim, who used his personal savings to pay for what he believed were task-related fees, realised he had been deceived when he failed to recover both his initial ‘capital’ and the promised returns.
According to Raub District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman, the scam began when the man encountered a part-time job advertisement on Facebook on 6 October.
“He clicked on the link provided and was directed to a so-called customer service officer. After agreeing to the terms, he was added to a Telegram group for further instructions,” said Mohd Shahril in a statement on Saturday.
The victim was then instructed to “like” and “share” promotional content for branded goods as part of his supposed tasks. However, each task required him to transfer funds in advance, with the promise of lucrative commissions.
“The victim was enticed by the offer of up to 200 per cent returns and proceeded to make nine separate transactions to seven different bank accounts, totalling RM134,424,” he added.
After completing the payments, the victim tried to retrieve his capital and commission, but was met with excuses and delays. Realising he had been scammed, he lodged a police report at the Raub Police Station on Friday.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
Superintendent Mohd Shahril has urged the public to remain cautious of online job offers, especially those that require upfront payments.
“People are advised not to disclose banking information to unknown individuals,” he said. “If in doubt about any money transfer or suspicious contact, verify through the Royal Malaysia Police’s [Semak Mule](https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my) platform before proceeding.” - October 18, 2025
