KUALA LUMPUR: Love scam cases have been on the rise, with a total of 7,548 reported from 2018 until June this year, resulting in losses amounting to RM382 million. The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) has been investigating these cases involving various modus operandi. According to Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, the director of CCID, 82.8% or 6,257 cases involve female victims. It is speculated that this could be due to the fact that most victims are single women. Male victims, on the other hand, may be less inclined to report such scams for various reasons. Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf shared this information during a press conference held after attending the launch of the anti-love scam movie, “Oppa,” which is based on a true story and is a collaborative effort between the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Dream Film.
The use of advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), has made it easier for scammers to deceive their victims online. In the past, scams mainly relied on texts and photos, but with AI technology, scammers can make their schemes appear more convincing. However, as of now, there have been no reports of scams utilizing AI technology, as pointed out by Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.
In light of recent success in blocking RM28.3 million in a business email compromise (BEC) scam, Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf urged the public, especially businesspeople who frequently use email, to exercise caution. He advised them to verify the authenticity of any received emails, particularly when there is a sudden request to transfer funds to a new account. Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf emphasized the importance of directly contacting the company involved via phone to confirm any unusual instructions.
The CCID received a report on a BEC scam that involved RM28.3 million on July 6. The victim’s company, based in Malaysia, had been engaged in a business deal with an overseas company for the acquisition of liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) since early this year. In June, the victim’s company received instructions from the supposed supplier’s company to transfer funds to a new account, which they did. It was only later that they discovered they had been deceived when the actual supplier informed them that no payment had been received.
Thanks to the collaboration with Bank Negara, the CCID successfully tracked down and blocked the RM28.3 million from being transferred to an overseas account. Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf stated that they are currently investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
Credit: The Star : News Feed
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