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Malaysians have allegedly fallen victim to a scam after discovering that luxury goods they purchased from a platform promoted by celebrities and influencers turned out to be fake
According to China Press, Johor MCA Youth public services and complaints bureau chief Henry Mok held a press conference yesterday, 28 August, after receiving 20 reports about the scam.
Well-known Hong Kong and Taiwanese celebrities, along with local influencers, were said to have endorsed a livestreaming platform that sold designer goods under slogans like "10 times compensation for fakes".
The platform claimed to offer a wide range of luxury goods, including bags from Louis Vuitton, Coach, Prada, and Chanel, as well as clothing, shoes, perfumes, and cosmetics.
To gain credibility, the platform often leveraged celebrity and influencer endorsements, sometimes even hosting livestreams overseas.
It claimed the products were sourced from duty-free shops or premium outlet stores. It frequently ran anniversary sales and birthday promotions, encouraging shoppers to spend a little extra to earn more shopping credits.
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Johor MCA Youth public services and complaints bureau chief Henry Mok (right) at the press conference.
Image via Sin Chew Daily
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Three luxury goods appraisers attended the press conference and confirmed that all the products were fake
While genuine luxury bags cost thousands to tens of thousands of ringgit, the platform sold them for only a few hundred to a little over a thousand.
For instance, an LV bag was reportedly sold for RM1,999 and a Prada bag for RM450, prices that appraisers said were clearly too good to be true.
One victim, Yin (transliteration), a 55-year-old businesswoman, revealed she had spent more than RM30,000 on over 200 items from the platform since last year.
She admitted she had no prior experience purchasing designer goods, but was convinced by the celebrity endorsements.
She not only bought items for herself but also gifted some to friends. "Now I feel so embarrassed, I just want to dig a hole and hide," she said.
The appraisers advised consumers to always request proof of authenticity, such as certificates, from merchants.
Meanwhile, Mok urged the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to launch an investigation.
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Victims of the scam attending the press conference.
Image via Sin Chew Daily
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