A review by:

Mr. Chan Bing Fai

Former school teacher, Headmaster and educational technologist

Lynn Wong's latest book is SMILE though your heart is ACHING. This is a much awaited book, a worthy sequel to her first book "As Time Goes By" published five years ago. Both her books are generally about life and living. They are not autobiographies.

Her first book is centred more on childhood memories and growing up pains based more on events, observations and her responses and reactions to them, with the innocence of a child. Her latest book, however, is about the adult world with its ups and downs.

It is also about fighting corporate battles.

The words she has chosen carry her thoughts succinctly. They are warm and friendly without being pretentious. The topics included in both her books cover a broad spectrum of subjects and events. Some are more hilarious and many are focused on a more serious note.

Her approach to life is spontaneous, governed by prudence and common sense. It appears lighthearted and easy. Being a keen observer, even trifles, will not escape her scrutiny. Her response to these is largely based on common sense and knowledge; laced with wisdom.

Her thoughts flow through smoothly from one idea to another and the transition is gentle, methodical, tidy and logical. Lynn's philosophy appears simple and yet very profound and thoughtful; gracious and tinged with a lot of human skills and understanding.

Her books are very personal and subjective; unique, highly perceptive, intimate and reflective. I have enjoyed reading both her books and excitedly look forward to her next one which I hope will not take too long to come to fruition.

Her artist -illustrator- is equally talented in bringing out the many encounters and experiences of the author through her drawings; depicting expressions, moods and emotions subtly and with precision. Congratulations to both of you for complementing each other perfectly!

The typography and layout is attractive and designed for easy reading. The book is available in major bookstores.

It is priced at RM27.90.

Monday, September 24, 2012

IT'S A SCAM ...


They cornered her when she was at her most vulnerable.
She lost RM230,000.00. Everything gone ... up in smoke.
No money, no honey, no home AND no justice!

This is their modus operandi.

According to the police, not all scams have syndicates behind them. They're just cooked up by a group of people, foreigners mostly working with locals, operating from houses, cars or even cafes and kopitiams.

First they will sweet talk you and make tempting promises of gifts and eternal love. These suave operators, using fictitious photos, email contacts, phone contacts and bank accounts will claim to be some high powered somebody from UK or the Middle East.
They are smooth, polished and VERY INSISTENT and will not let up even when you reject their advances. They play on your emotions planting guilt, fear, pity and shame and before you know it -- SNAP! --you're lured and fallen for their subtle bait.
Stage 1 accomplished.

What they are after is your money, whatever they can fleece off you. When the soft approach doesn't work, they will resort to blackmail, threats, intimidation, harrassment and even throwing 'the law' at you, frightening and making you believe that you have committed a crime punishable by jail sentence or even death! Usually they scare you with penalties concerning drugs and money laundering. These unscrupulous tricksters are very convincing pretending to be from the government agencies, customs, income tax department, police, banks, lawyer's office and even the mortuary!

If you're unlucky by the second stage you would probably lose a substantial amount of money anything between RM15k to RM200k (along with your pride) depending on how deep you have fallen into their trap.
Their cheating and conniving follows a consistent pattern as if they have been meticulously taught by some school that specialises in this field!
SEVEN KEYS TO SUCESS IN ANY CON JOB!

Victims are reluctant to report this because of 'face' and other 'stigmas'.
There is a special COMMERCIAL CRIME department within the police force handling all such frauds and scams. High ranking police officers, bankers, (retired) high court judge tell us to be wary. Con men (and women) come in various forms and yes, even your next door bro, sista, uncle or aunty can be a suspect!

Please be aware and read the newspapers and watch TV. Everyday there are warnings to the public to be wary of such crooked schemes. It's better to be safe than sorry. Young people who think they know it all are easy targets.
Remember there is no free lunch in this world. Be thankful if there is a trade off, unfortunately there is none, only a RIFF-OFF!

According to the Police, the latest scams in Malaysia come under 'Parcel Scam', 'Nigerian Romance Scam', 'Scratch and Win scam", 'Gold Rush Scam', "Urgent Help: In Trouble Scam' and macam macam.
Don't for a minute think it won't happen to you!  YOU ARE NOT SAFE WHETHER YOU ARE 16 OR 60.

Please do yourself (and your family) a favour, WAKE UP and be alert or YOU MIGHT END UP THE NEXT VICTIM!

If you have already been 'scammed', I'm sorry but please warn others and try to save them from a similar fate.

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