Malaysia Conman Targets Malaysia Designers

Earlier today, some guy calling himself ‘Andrew’ called me posing as a client. He requested for the mobile number of graphic designers I knew; specifically freelance designers. The alibi he shared with me was he is working with an international company and his colleague (Madam Tan) passed him my number. Then, he told me the company wants to design catalogs and brochures. Even had the cheek to tell me they had a RM10,000 budget.

His reason of not being able to tell me the company name is in the past, someone from a large agency leaked their product idea out and it was copied. Carelessly believing his story, I passed him 3 mobile numbers of people I knew. Out of the 3 people, two run small graphic design companies. And he met with one of them.

I only got to know he was a conman after my friend relayed the story to his colleague and the colleague told me. His colleague told me his mobile phone was stolen during the meeting. How it happened was ‘Andrew’ told my friend his mobile didn’t have very good reception and asked to borrow my friend’s mobile. Later, he told my friend the reception indoors wasn’t good and asked to step out for awhile. Like any helpless victim, my friend only noticed ‘Andrew’ stole his phone when he didn’t return after awhile.

If a guy or girl calls you telling a somewhat similar story, either ignore their request or never lend them your mobile phone without you beside them; without a police station nearby; or with few people around (if you’re a female).

I’ve already informed all my friends and if you’re a Malaysia designer, please do inform your friends too.

p.s: I found out from a friend this is an electronics device syndicate at work and they’re back to con Malaysia designers again. So take extra care of your mobile phones, laptops and any other expensive electronic devices.

p.p.s: The guy used a Maxis mobile number.

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