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64-Year-Old Company Director Scammed for RM5.29 Million by ‘American’ Man She Met Online

today29 July 2022

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How far would you go for an internet lover?

Catfishing is not a new phenomenon in the current day. In fact, it is so prevalent that the younger generations are well-versed in the red flags to seek on an online dating site.

But in case you didn’t know, catfishing is the act of deceiving someone and luring them into a relationship based on a fictional internet persona.

JUICE previously reported on a case of an 18-year-old Singaporean who catfished and purported to be several women while operating a successful online sex scam.

However, another case of catfishing appeared again yesterday.

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After falling for an “American” man she met on an online dating site, a business director in Ipoh, Perak, was scammed for RM5,290,000.

According to Kuala Lumpur police chief Azmi Abu Kassim, the 64-year-old victim filed a police complaint yesterday.

“The suspect introduced himself as a paramedic at…

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Written by: Aqasha Aiman