Scammer caught on video buying RM30,000 worth of gold with fake money

 

BEING the owner of a gold shop, anyone would be happy when a customer comes in to make a huge purchase.

That should solve the cash flow problem for the next few months. But if said customer looks like a mafia boss, complete with black shades and a suspicious attitude, maybe that should give us pause.

Tell that to the unlucky owner of a gold shop for his big spending customer happened to be nothing than a scammer.

According to netizen @kamaghul who posted the video, the man bought gold worth RM30,000 using fake cash.

The video can also be found at: https://x.com/kamaghul/status/2001901430739997160?s=20

But the staff working there aren’t a bunch of fools either. If not for Mr Mafia beating a hasty escape in his black Axia, they would have caught up with him too. 

Sadly, the man was as slippery as he was cunning and the staff ended up with nothing but a pavement filled with worthless money. So far, there are no updates regarding the theft. 

But on another note, readers should arm themselves with the necessary knowledge so that they are able to distinguish between what is real and fake ringgit.

According to says.com, fake RM100 notes are often printed using basic inkjet printers, resulting in colours that are overly bright or slightly off from the genuine version. 

“Authentic banknotes are printed on high-quality paper that feels firm and crisp. Counterfeit notes often feel thin and soft, similar to regular A4 paper, and may show white streaks when folded,” said the website.

Also, genuine RM100 notes have raised print, especially on the portrait of the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong and some of the text. 

says.com went on to point out that the raise print can be felt with one’s fingers. Counterfeit notes, on the other hand, tend to be completely smooth. — Focus Malaysia