It's a shock to read in the papers that a woman lost RM1.2 million in an internet scam. What's shocking is that there is still someone who is so gullible, and seriously, because of people like these, scammers are more active in their activities because of their success.
According to the news report, this "housewife" was cheated of RM1.2 million which included her own savings, her husband's investments, savings from her mother, sister and niece and also money borrowed from other relatives and friends.
It just beats me why this victim continues to deposit money into various bank accounts as directed when she didn't even see her "gift package" that this scammer purportedly sent to her that contained "a designer wristwatch, perfume, Louis Vuitton bag, jewellery, laptop and camera, and his latest picture". Like, how much would his "latest" picture worth?
Anyway, I believe that the victim was promised some kind of returns and it is not merely an act to help a friend out. I don't think she will be seeing any of her money anymore. This should be a costly lesson learnt, not only by her, but also all of us who use the internet. Anyone could be a victim if there was a lapse in judgment.
According to the news report, this "housewife" was cheated of RM1.2 million which included her own savings, her husband's investments, savings from her mother, sister and niece and also money borrowed from other relatives and friends.
It just beats me why this victim continues to deposit money into various bank accounts as directed when she didn't even see her "gift package" that this scammer purportedly sent to her that contained "a designer wristwatch, perfume, Louis Vuitton bag, jewellery, laptop and camera, and his latest picture". Like, how much would his "latest" picture worth?
Anyway, I believe that the victim was promised some kind of returns and it is not merely an act to help a friend out. I don't think she will be seeing any of her money anymore. This should be a costly lesson learnt, not only by her, but also all of us who use the internet. Anyone could be a victim if there was a lapse in judgment.
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