A Fake KLIA Page Is Claiming To Sell Your Lost Luggage For RM16
It has uploaded several posts, listing "lost suitcases with electronics" for sale.
By Sadho Ram - 22 Jan 2024, 02:37 AM
Cover image via Malaysia Airports (Facebook)Lost your luggage while flying?
What if we told you a Facebook page named 'Kuala Lumpur International Airport' might be selling it for as low as RM16?
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Scary, right?
Well, it's a scam.
First of all, Kuala Lumpur International Airport has two main terminals: Terminal 1, the original hub formerly known as simply KLIA, and the newer Terminal 2, previously known as klia2.
Both now bear the official designations KLIA Terminal 1 and KLIA Terminal 2.
Secondly, they are managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, and the company only has one official Facebook page, Malaysia Airports.
Most importantly, lost belongings find their way home rather than ending up on auction blocks, as Malaysia Airports does not engage in the sale of lost items or luggage under any circumstances.
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What's going on then?
The scam Facebook page titled 'Kuala Lumpur International Airport' has uploaded several posts and ads, claiming to have "lost suitcases with electronics" for sale.
A check by SAYS showed that the page is listed under the 'Tutor/Teacher' category and was set up in Casablanca, Morocco. It started posting about selling lost luggage on 10 January this year.
Some of the posts on the scam page have garnered a lot of attention, with one post even attracting over a thousand comments and more than a thousand shares.
Malaysia Airports' official Facebook page has advised travellers to beware of fraudulent Facebook pages or online sellers that claim to offer lost luggage items for sale on behalf of Malaysia Airports
According to Malaysia Airports, authentic information regarding lost and found items can be obtained through Malaysia Airports' official channels and customer service.
The official page has also shared about the scam page:
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