ANN/THE STAR – Dozens of Koreans have been duped out of more than MYR2 million in what is believed to be a flight ticketing scam.
The victims were enticed with huge discounts on their airline tickets to and from South Korea as well as the promise of 100 per cent refunds for those unable to board their flights should they test positive for COVID-19.
So far, over a dozen police reports have been lodged nationwide, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor.
It is learnt that a couple – a Malaysian in his 20s and his Korean wife in her 30s who operate a travel agency in Sabah – could be involved in the scam.
The South Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is aware of the scam and has been asking their nationals to lodge reports.
One of the victims, known as Kim, said the couple had advertised their services on a local Korean community page, which has thousands of Koreans residing in Malaysia.
She said the couple not only provided cheaper flight tickets but also enticed people with full refunds for those unable to board their flights due to COVID-19.
“If you purchase the tickets via the airlines, there is no discount or refund if you are unable to board your flight on the date of departure. There were many good reviews about their services.
“I believed that due to border restrictions, they were able to get airlines to give them good prices for tickets to and from South Korea,” Kim said.
However, when the borders were re-opened last month,…
