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A scammer called a woman trying to get details of NRIC and passport number ends up getting scolded jialat.
The +92 number originated from Pakistan
Here is the dialogue:
Fake Police: My name is Michael John speaking, Im calling from the investigations department from the Singapore Police Force, you know Singapore Police Force department mdm?
Woman: Of Course, I know!
Fake Police: I just want to inform you that you are using your ATM card, your bank card has been bla bla bla (dono what he saying) authority of Singapore because your ATM is not update with the CID force, we need to update your ATM card right now.
Woman: What should I do?
Fake Police: First of all you have to give me your IC number please, can you give me your IC number?
Woman: 999
Fake Police: Sorry?
Woman: 999
Fake Police: This is what?
Woman: My IC number, 999
Fake Police: triple nine your IC number?
Fake Police: 999 your IC number, correct? really? Give me you passport number
Woman: My passport number is plus 65 999
Fake Police: your passport number?
Woman: Thats my passport number plus 65 999
Fake Police: PASSPORT! PASSPORD PASSPORK!
Woman: You are a bloody idiot you think you can scam me?! (and some vulgarities)