Job scam Archives

M’sian nurse loses over US$80,000 in an online part-time job scam promising greater profit

13 October 2023

Duped by the allure of easy earnings, a Malaysian nurse supervisor lost RM387,035 to an online job scam.

Initially promised RM5 per ‘like’ on Instagram, she fell victim to subsequent high-paying offers, leading to devastating financial consequences.

Single mother loses S$89,000 in Facebook job scam, police issue warning on similar schemes

10 October 2023

A 31-year-old single mother in Singapore seeking financial independence fell prey to a Facebook job scam, losing S$89,000 within a week. Ms Lee, a stay-at-home mom, was lured by a seemingly legitimate offer, only to discover later that it was a scam.