E‑Hailing Driver Saves Elderly Woman From RM10,000 Scam

A quick‑thinking e‑hailing driver in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, helped save a 71‑year‑old woman from losing RM10,000 to an alleged love scam. 

The incident occurred around 5.30pm when the driver was transporting the elderly passenger to a Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branch. Sensing something suspicious about the transaction she intended to make, the driver immediately alerted the Rembau Police.

Love Scam Syndicate Targeted Elderly Woman With Transfers

Responding quickly, the deputy chief and several officers rushed to the bank and discovered the woman was about to transfer RM10,000 into an account linked to the scam. Police managed to stop the transfer, ensuring the funds were returned to her BSN account.

Investigations revealed that the woman had already fallen victim earlier, transferring RM4,950 and RM4,900 in two separate transactions to accounts believed to belong to the syndicate. In total, she had lost RM9,850 before the driver’s intervention prevented further financial damage.

Rembau District Police Chief Superintendent Ngiam Ooi Ming praised the driver’s vigilance, noting that his suspicions and swift action allowed police to intervene in time. 

The case highlights the importance of community awareness in combating scams targeting vulnerable individuals.