Paying for nothing: How Malaysians are scammed using parcels they never ordered
Malay Mail reports on a scam targeting Malaysians involving unsolicited parcels that consumers are pressured to pay for despite never ordering them. The scheme exploits confusion and social pressure to extract payments from victims. Consumers should never pay for unexpected parcels and verify any delivery claims directly with known retailers or service providers.
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