Singaporeans still falling victim to scratch-and-win scams in Malaysia
Singaporeans are still falling victim to scratch-and-win scams in Malaysia - despite many warnings and an ongoing crackdown by the authorities across the Causeway.
And although the number of reported cases has fallen, the con artists are making off with more money each time.
The average amount stolen has hit $6,300, Singapore police statistics show, up from $4,000 last year. At least five victims have reportedly lost more than $10,000 each.
The scam works like this: The crooks approach the victims and ask them to try their luck with a scratch card.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Singaporeans are still falling victim to scratch-and-win scams in Malaysia - despite many warnings and an ongoing crackdown by the authorities across the Causeway.
And although the number of reported cases has fallen, the con artists are making off with more money each time.
The average amount stolen has hit $6,300, Singapore police statistics show, up from $4,000 last year. At least five victims have reportedly lost more than $10,000 each.
The scam works like this: The crooks approach the victims and ask them to try their luck with a scratch card.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
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