The police reminded the people to be careful and not be easily duped by such tactics.
KUALA LUMPUR - Scammers are opting for a new tactic by making video calls to victims before convincing them to transfer their funds, the Malaysian police said on March 27.
Datuk Seri Ramli said the victim would first get a call from a person claiming to be from a courier company.The call will then be connected to another syndicate member posing as a policeman through a video call, he said. “All investigation process will be conducted in person at any police station or premises owned by the police force,” he said.
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