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The suspects misled the victim by promising a 20 per cent monthly return if the elderly man made an upfront payment of RM100,000.

The victim was instructed to file an online police report and open a new bank account for a purported Bank Negara investigation.

A 60-year-old woman lodged a report on Saturday and further investigations are being conducted under Section 420 of the Penal Code. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

A private company manager lost more than RM2.54 million after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate that falsely accused him of involvement in criminal activities in an incident here recently. Photo for illustrative purposes only: Canva.

Joe shows the building allegedly used as the 'scammer' headquarters in Cambodia.

The victim only realised she had been duped after carrying out checks and verification before lodging a police report. - 123RF photo

A retiree lost RM525,000 after being deceived by a syndicate operating a non-existent cryptocurrency investment. Photo for illustration purpose only - 123RF photo

A Chinese national, who is a PhD student at a local university, recently lost nearly RM850,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate posing as Chinese authorities. Photo for illustration purpose only - 123RF photo

Photo for illustration purpose only.

Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo