A 62-year-old woman from Malaysia fell victim to a scam, losing over $187,000 after trusting an immigration ad. It all started when she saw an ad claiming to help with applying for Singapore permanent residency and contacted the so-called agent.
Initially, they only asked for 300 Singapore dollars, but soon they kept demanding more money for various reasons. Over several months, she made 123 transfers before realizing it was a scam and reported it to the police.
The investigation revealed that these transfers involved multiple fraudulent bank accounts. One suspect has been arrested, though their identity hasn't been disclosed. This case serves as a reminder to be extra cautious when dealing with such matters abroad.
