On some social media networks, a photo of Senior citizens, all smiling is accompanied with a caption saying ‘Part Time Jobs for Silverhair’ or for elderly, retired people. It is a scam. Do not click and readers must inform their elderly family members to avoid such advertisements.
Senior citizens conned
Meanwhil,e Police have uncovered a scam targeting seniors with fake online job offers as hotel booking agents, resulting in RM752,100 in losses. Another syndicate was busted for defrauding Sabah SMEs, promising hefty returns of up to RM200,000 within three months. The 18 arrested individuals, aged 30 to 71, operated since 2019, using the PM’s Department’s name for legitimacy.
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