POLICE have detected a new tactic used by the Macau scam syndicate to withdraw money from Tabung Haji accounts linked to conventional bank accounts.

Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Mohd Kamarudin Md Din said the department had so far detected 65 such cases involving losses amounting to over RM3 million ringgit.

He said the withdrawals were made when victims disclosed their banking information to unknown individuals who disguised themselves as members of enforcement authorities.

“Tabung Haji’s internet banking facility which is connected to other conventional banks has made this possible.

“The syndicate will first make calls and intimidate the victims with allegations of involvement in criminal activities and credit card arrears and for the purpose of investigation the victims are required to disclose their banking information,” he said in Kuala Lumpur today.

According to Kamarudin, following the disclosure of banking information, the victim not only loses their money in their conventional bank account but also from the Tabung Haji account linked to the conventional bank.

He reminded the public not to disclose their banking information and to contact the CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101559 or 03-26101599 for any advice and further information. – Bernama, April 7, 2022.