A 55-year-old housewife from Malaysia was scammed out of her entire life savings—RM26,060—after falling victim to a fraudulent “lucky draw” promotion on TikTok.
District police chief Superintendent Roslan Mohd Talib said the woman was enticed by an online advertisement for a lucky draw contest and was instructed to contact a WhatsApp number provided in the post.
“Between July 8 and 15, the victim was deceived into making 12 online transfers to six different bank accounts believed to be mule accounts,” he said in a statement.
After realising she had been duped, the woman filed a police report on July 16.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment, whipping, and a fine if convicted.
Roslan warned the public to be cautious of offers that promise quick and unrealistic returns, especially those found on social media.
“Always verify the legitimacy of such promotions before making any financial commitments,” he said.
He added that the public can stay informed on scam trends through updates posted by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Victims of scams are urged to immediately call the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 to block further financial losses.
