PORT DICKSON: A 37-year-old teacher has been cheated of almost RM33,000 in a Macau scam here by individuals impersonating government officers.

       Port Dickson OCPD Supt Aidi Sham Mohamed said the victim’s troubles started when she received a call from a woman who identified herself as one Puan Ivan from the Inland Revenue Board on March 29.

       "The teacher was told she had tax arrears amounting to almost RM39,000.

       "The arrears were supposedly owed by a company registered under her name in Cyberjaya," he said.

       Supt Aidi Sham said when the victim denied this, the call was transferred to a "policeman" based at the Kelantan police contingent.

       The cop told the victim that her bank account had been used for money laundering and drug smuggling activities.

       He also told her that a warrant had been issued for her arrest.

       "The call was again transferred to one ASP Datuk Zul who was apparently with Bank Negara.

       "He then asked her to download a MyBNM link and she could enter details to clear her name," he said.

       Supt Aidi Sham said the victim then entered her banking details including her username and password into the app.

       However, she was in for a shock when she checked later that RM32,700 had been transferred from her account and into the account of a stranger.

       She then lodged a police report.

       The case is being probed under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.

       "We would again like to advise the public not to reveal their banking details to strangers.

       "Also, the public should not easily believe if the caller is claiming to be from an enforcement agency or financial institution," he added.

       The public can always verify information with the CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101559/1599, send a WhatsApp to the CCID infoline at 013 2111222 or at semakmule.rmp.gov.my.