Loan sharks are making use of food delivery riders to harass their debtors.
A Grab Food delivery rider received a cash order of $13.10 and was told to bang the door loudly to the recipient but it turns out that the rider was getting used.
The delivery rider almost got punched in his face as they thought that he was a loan shark. He uploaded a video where he was seen on the ground and in replies to his comments stated that he was attacked by the debtor’s brother but the father intervene.
Here is what the rider wrote:
To all my friends Grabfood, Foodpanda & Deloveroo riders…Take note and take care, Tailong Loansharks will order food cash pay…He told me to bang the door loudly as his wife is sleeping, but actually, he (Loanshark) was online with me via VC Whatsapp…
Almost got punched in my face, but luckily managed to duck and gave that brother 1 shot at him…that’s his father…His son owes Loanshark was a coward, stayed hide in his room…
That brother’s child is quiet and doesn’t want to go out, I’m a Grab Rider, not Ah Long… I was forced to use self-defence to send food
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Here are what netizens think:
- Loansharks always like this, use the poor Grab riders to do their dirty work.
- Please report this kind of incident to the Police for the safety of everyone.
How to seek help?
Members of the public are advised to stay away from loansharks and not to work with or assist them in any way. Members of the public can call the Police at ‘999’ or the X-Ah Long Hotline at 1800-924-5664 if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in illegal loansharking activities.