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Cops Dismiss Scam Victims' Hypnosis Theory

Sep 04, 2024

The police have dismissed claims by some scam victims, that they were hypnotized into revealing their personal and banking details.

Bukit Aman’s Cyber Crime and Multimedia unit says these people have actually been emotionally and mentally manipulated by the scammers...who are experts at psychological mind games.

It explained that anyone who starts getting confused or has trouble making sense of things when they receive a call, should end the call immediately to avoid falling victim.

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Three doctors in Penang were among dozens of suspects arrested by the MACC for allegedly being involved in a cartel that falsifies disability claims to SOCSO.

The Health Ministry has since issued a statement, saying its prepared to fully assist with the investigation, adding that there will be no compromise for wrongdoers.

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The Johor government will make an announcement today, regarding the operation of schools in four areas in JB that have been affected by odour pollution.

This, after a preliminary analysis of samples from the affected areas found the presence of unidentified chemical substances.

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Perikatan Nasional says it will discuss the draft MOU on allocations for opposition MP’s next week…before giving feedback to the unity government.

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The Foreign Ministry says there’ve been no reports so far of Malaysians being affected by Tropical Storm Yagi in the Philippines…adding that it is closely monitoring the situation there.

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New Zealand will nearly triple its entry tax for foreign tourists to a hundred NZ dollars starting October…sparking concerns that the hike could keep visitors away.