Miri records RM18 million losses to online scams as of September

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• Vehicle sale scams on social media, online loan scams, fraudulent investment schemes, part-time job offers and face-to-face scams were common tactics targeting members of the public, particularly senior citizens, he said.
• He said scammers employed various tactics to deceive victims, including promising high returns within a short period, demanding upfront payments and impersonating government officials to frighten victims into acting quickly.
• Mohd Farhan urged the public to exercise greater caution when receiving online offers, especially when it involves money, personal information or links from unknown sources.

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