A FEMALE teacher lost RM325,800 after she was duped by an online 'phone scam syndicate'.
Acting Besut District Police Chief Deputy Superintendent Md Sani Md Saleh said the 44-year-old victim, who works at a national school, lodged a police report at the Besut District Police Headquarters (IPD) yesterday.
According to him, the victim was duped by a suspect who posed as an officer from the 'National Scam Response Centre' (NSRC) via a phone call.
"The suspect told the victim that she was involved in a money laundering case and was charged with the offence.
"Because of fear, the victim transferred money in stages into three local bank accounts involving the 'phone scam' starting on November 6 until she lost RM325,800," he said in a media statement, today.
According to him, the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
“The public is advised to be careful of suspicious phone calls which may be scams.
“Do not disclose personal information such as bank account numbers, identity card details to unknown parties or via social media to avoid becoming a victim of online scams,” he said. – December 15, 2025
