The latest crime statistics are out, showing a year-on-year increase in the scams and other deceptions that are becoming a serious problem in Macao.
Macao fraud
The 38-year-old woman is accused of keeping money made from a fraudulent scheme and reportedly told law enforcement officers she decided to spend it on ‘daily expenses’.
Police warn against downloading mobile apps from unknown sources after victims who responded to job advertisement see their funds vanish.
Victim conned by longtime friend to ‘invest’ in VIP gaming room and insurance scheme; trio facing charges of fraud and document forgery.
Senior citizen sends cash to fake nephew begging for bail money; mainland Chinese student transfers price of plane ticket to unknown vendor. Suspects still at large.
Scores of residents got kickbacks to sign up for government subsidised courses which never took place; Education Bureau tightens regulations.
