Retiree loses RM3,250 after falling for 'divine' 4D scam

The Star Malaysia · CHARLES RAMENDRAN ·

PETALING JAYA: A decades-old scam promising winning 4D numbers through supposed divine intervention continues to claim victims, with a 65-year-old retiree from Klang losing RM3,250 in the latest case.

PETALING JAYA: A decades-old scam promising winning 4D numbers through supposed divine intervention continues to claim victims, with a 65-year-old retiree from Klang losing RM3,250 in the latest case.

The former boilerman had responded to a Facebook advertisement offering lucky 4D numbers through a monk who claimed to have a spiritual connection with a popular deity.

MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong said the victim, who wanted to be known only as Ling, responded to the advertisement on Oct 7 promoting a supposed ritual for wealth and good fortune.

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