RETIREES are becoming victims of online scams more frequently, causing losses totalling RM1.05 million in Perlis last year.

State police chief Abdul Halim said that despite only 31 online scams cases recorded (from among retirees), the total value of losses is high as these cases involve non-existent loans and phone scams.

“The police are also making efforts to reach out to the group to raise their awareness on white-collar crimes,” he told reporters after a gotong-royong event jointly carried out by civil society groups, the police and the Kangar Municipality Council today.

Abdul added that a total of 417 cases of online fraud were recorded in Perlis last year, resulting in losses totalling RM5.5 million. – Bernama, January 13, 2024.