Malaysian trader loses $48,000 to Facebook investment scam, highlighting surge in online fraud.

A 54-year-old vegetable trader in Malaysia lost RM214,700 (about US$48,000) to a fake investment scheme she found on Facebook. The scammer, known to her as 'Zulfikar', convinced her to make multiple transactions through her savings and jewelry. Also, two men in Johor lost over RM200,000 to separate scams, highlighting the growing issue of online fraud. Authorities are warning the public to be cautious of suspicious online activities.

2 months ago
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