Beware of food catering scams targeting housewives and pensioners, warns MCA

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Beware of food catering scams targeting housewives and pensioners, warns MCA
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BANGKOK: Tourists and locals were surprised to find the popular Pranburi Beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan littered with mysterious transparent, needle-like creatures on Tuesday (Oct 8).

KUALA LUMPUR: The public has been urged to watch out for scammers who prey on housewives and pensioners by acting as home cooked food caterers .

MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong said these con men used social media platforms to scam innocent victims. "It is a common practice for senior citizens and working couples to use these deliverers for daily home cooked food. "Many couples find it more economical to use these food caterers than to cook for themselves," he said."She was asked to pay RM395 for 40 single-meal of three dishes with no rice.The scammer then said he would collect the tiffin carrier from her house on Oct 9 with food delivery supposed to begin Oct 11."Luckily, the housewife felt something was amiss when he asked her to download a few apps for payment.

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