Lorry driver loses over RM80,000 after fake job offer on Facebook (opens original article in a new tab)

A 35-year-old lorry driver lost RM80,580 after being scammed through a fake job offer on Facebook, where he was tricked into making multiple payments to six bank accounts.

• Lorry driver lost RM80,580 after falling for fake job scam on Facebook
• Scammer posed as company representative via WhatsApp and Telegram
• Victim made 21 transactions to six bank accounts after being asked to pay management fees
• Case investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code