We often see scammers devising new tactics to deceive people, and here's another one to be aware of.

Recently, a Malaysian hairdresser took to social media to share a frustrating experience with a customer who refused to pay the full RM288 for a hairdo, offering only a few ringgit instead.

In a Facebook post, the salon owner shared footage and photos of the customer while detailing the incident.

He warned others about the scam, writing, "Came to the hair salon for a dye job, but only brought a few ringgit with him! The male version of Adeline!"

According to the hairdresser, both parties had initially agreed on the RM288 price for the service. However, when it was time to pay, the customer handed over only a few ringgit, claiming that was all he had.

The situation escalated when the hairdresser inquired how the customer had arrived at the salon. The customer claimed he had ridden a motorcycle and left the key on the bike. But when they went to retrieve the motorcycle, the customer suddenly insisted the key was missing.

Things took another turn when the hairdresser asked for the customer’s family’s phone number. The customer provided a number, but it turned out to be fake.

Trip to the Police Station

Frustrated, the hairdresser decided to take the customer to the police station to file a report. However, as he explained in his post, "In the end, I took him to the police station, but nothing much could be done."

Using this opportunity, the hairdresser issued a warning to fellow business owners, urging them to protect their time and effort from being wasted by such scammers.

"Just a reminder to other business owners to be cautious of this person, so you don’t waste your time and effort serving him," he advised.

What do you think about this incident? Have you experienced something similar? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

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