First of all, I was stupid to fall for this scammer's lies.

On 6 April 2021, this scammer privately contacted me via Whatsapp. The scammer got my number from one of my WTB topics.

The scammer mentioned that they have Spider-Man: Edge of Time PS3 and Captain America: Super Soldier PS3 for sale. Stupidly enough, I believed that the seller does have it by sharing pics of both games. I agreed to buy both for RM100. I also asked if they have X-Men: Origins Wolverine. Again, I believed them, and agreed for another RM50.

I was too excited and I transferred RM150 to that scammer's Hong Leong bank account.

Details are:

Scammer Name: Joan Thin
Phone Number: 011-31519708
Hong Leong Bank Account No.: 04551063509
Maybank Account No.: 112223328981 (Thanks, melt)


After that, they mentioned that it will post it to J&T Express on that day (6 April) before 5 pm. Like a moron, I said thank you. I kept sending Whatsapp messages to the scammer with no replies. Didn't pick up Whatsapp voice call, and for whatever reason, I called the direct number and it is said that it is not in service.

It is embarrassing and stupid of me to believe that scammer. The first warning sign that I should have known is that the scammer does not have a Lowyat account. The second warning sign is that they do not provide their Facebook page.

So TLDR, don't fall for this scammer's lies, and do not be too eager or stupid like me. It is just RM150, but it is a heavy price to pay for believing an outsider blindly. This is my first scam case, so this is a great lesson for me to not blindly transfer my money to other people. My poor judgement led to me to this, and I hope other Lowyat users do not fall for this scammer.

Below are my Whatsapp screenshots if you guys are interested to read my conversation with the scammer.

Thank you for reading.

Regards.







EDIT: Added scammer's phone number.

EDIT 2: Maybank - Joan Thin, 112223328981 (Avoid at all costs)

This post has been edited by Chaos Raiden: Apr 9 2021, 10:12 AM

do image reverse search next time...

Yeah, I should have done that. Thanks for the advice.

I got offer from this guy. Cilakaaaa 1080 ti rm1800 saja broooo.. damn motherfather


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Damn, luckily you didn't deal with that scammer.

last time he/she try to con using food delivery

https://www.facebook.com/groups/19153990506...265998534282205

Thin Joan
Hong Leong Bank
0455 1063 509
Maybank
1122 2332 8981

Thanks for the info. I added the scammer's Maybank details at the first post.

This MF also try to sell me IEM
Ask put at lazada or shopee as middle men don't wan
Ask cod with my friend so much reason... Wife la.. Baby la...



This post has been edited by syahbi: Apr 9 2021, 06:30 PM

Hi, Today I posted WTB Graphic Card, I received WhatsApp from 01131519708 as well.
After I check online found your post. Thank you.
So I decided to dig more information from him, if you needed, long story but short, here are the info

Video call from his actual face
 trim.76426556_6D31_4D07_82E5_FA5E4194296B.MOV ( 4.4mb ) Number of downloads: 51


Phone : 01131519708
Hong Leong Bank : 04551063509

Lowyat forum name : nickrukez942
link to his account : nickrukez942
Wechat id : nicknickjen

(I not sure if is him so I post half)
Identity No. (IC) : 880522-35-xxxx
Name : ONG JIUNN xxx
Address : Penang

(joint name he said)
Name : H’NG SIEW BEE
Hong Leong Bank : 20450031997

as I found more info :
name: Nicholas Oh Jia Rong
hp / watapps : 0164459630 (no longer using)
maybank account: 107424085683 (no longer using)

email : ahnickygege@gmail.com




This post has been edited by nemoegg: Apr 20 2021, 09:56 PM

Thanks for the share. I hope more people will be aware of this scammer.