Scammer poses as government official, contractor loses over RM50,000
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KUALA TERENGGANU, July 26 — A 52-year-old electrical wiring contractor lost RM50,400 after falling victim to a fake government tender offer scam.Kuala Terengganu police chief...
From the original report
Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim received an email on July 14 containing a quotation request for the installation of solar LED street lights purportedly under a special local authority allocation.
The victim was later contacted by a suspect impersonating a Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) staff member, who offered him a contract to supply three portable power generators priced at RM16,800 each.
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- Jul 26, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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