Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter , or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. In a gripping account that has shocked the online community, an iPhone seller has come forward to share his harrowing experience of being scammed during what seemed like a routine deal. The seller, known as Salam Mokhtar, took to the platform to detail the scammers’ intricate web of deceit and remind the public of the perils lurking in the virtual marketplace.
The story began innocently: One day at 4 am, a buyer named Henry contacted Salam via Facebook. Henry expressed interest in purchasing an iPhone, initially offering RM6,000. Salam stood his ground and quoted his best price of RM 6,550, to which Henry agreed.
The conversation then shifted to WhatsApp, where Henry inquired if Salam had a Public Bank account, claiming he needed it to secure an 8% cashback. Not having one, Salam agreed to open an account the following day, and they settled on a meeting point at Evo Mall in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, at 3 pm. Little did Salam know that this was just the beginning of an elaborate scam.
At noon, he diligently opened a Public Bank account with a deposit of RM20 and waited for the temporary ID to activate online banking. As the agreed-upon meeting time approached, Henry suddenly requested a change of location to Pearl Point, Jalan Klang Lama, citing proximity to the seller’s location. Trusting Henry’s words, he obliged.
Upon arriving at Pearl Point, Henry revealed that.