KEPALA BATAS: A university lecturer was cheated off RM30,400 by a Macau scam syndicate here recently.
The 36-year-old was contacted by the syndicate member, who was acting as a representative from a courier company, claiming that there was a parcel of drugs addressed to a house in Seremban on her name.
She, however, denied any wrongdoings.
The syndicate member then connected her to a purported policeman, who claimed that she was involved in drugs and money laundering activities.
She was then advised to transfer her money to a supposedly Bank Negara Malaysia's auditor account for investigation.
Seberang Prai Utara district police chief Assistant Commissioner Noorzainy Mohd Noor said the victim followed as instructed and made three bank transfers totalling RM30,400.
"It was only later on that she realised that she was scammed by the syndicate.
“The victim lodged a police report,” he said.
Noorzainy said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.