Cops open 12 probe papers into ‘lucky draw’ scam on Facebook

Cops open 12 probe papers into ‘lucky draw’ scam on Facebook

KUALA TERENGGANU: Police have opened 12 investigation papers into alleged phishing involving a lucky draw contest on Facebook, which led to losses totalling RM259,103.57.

Kuala Terengganu police chief Azli Noor said 12 police reports had been lodged since January, with two reports filed yesterday.

One report was filed by a 52-year-old teacher who lost RM5,499 after clicking on a lucky draw link on Facebook.

“The victim lodged a police report after finding her money in two bank accounts missing when she went to check with the banks concerned.

“Another report was lodged yesterday by a 52-year-old trader. She lost RM14,110 in three bank accounts after clicking on a link on a social media site,” he said in a statement.

He reminded the public to be vigilant of such scams and not to be duped by offers of quick profits or gains.