![MCMC advises public to be wary of calls impersonating its officers MCMC advises public to be wary of calls impersonating its officers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666270026_MCMCLogo.jpg)
MCMC advises public to be wary of calls impersonating its officers
MCMC said over the past week, they have seen an increase in reports with callers aiming to deceive victims for specific purposes.
Tue May 28 2024
![Be wary of cognitive hacking, rationalise to avoid falling prey to scammers Be wary of cognitive hacking, rationalise to avoid falling prey to scammers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51688186169_TBGENERICMACAUSCAM.jpg)
Be wary of cognitive hacking, rationalise to avoid falling prey to scammers
Datuk Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin, said cognitive hacking occurs when victims are unable to rationalise and act according to their emotions.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![Police receive four reports on kidnapping scam this month Police receive four reports on kidnapping scam this month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61643041616_TBamihizam.jpg)
Police receive four reports on kidnapping scam this month
ACP Amihizam Abdul Shukor advised the public to be wary of calls from unknown individuals and to check by contacting the school.
Thu Jun 22 2023
![Klang residents advised to be wary of extreme high tide phenomenon Klang residents advised to be wary of extreme high tide phenomenon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665534789_AIRPASANG.jpg)
Klang residents advised to be wary of extreme high tide phenomenon
Residents in the Klang are advised to be aware of the risk of facing an extreme high tide phenomenon that will last until Nov 27.
Wed Nov 23 2022
![Be wary of latest scam involving RM500 assistance via TNG - Police Be wary of latest scam involving RM500 assistance via TNG - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41619172794_PhoneScams.jpg)
Be wary of latest scam involving RM500 assistance via TNG - Police
The public has been advised to not be fooled by a 'scam' taking advantage of the 15th General Election (GE15).
Thu Oct 27 2022
![SC reminds public to be wary of self-proclaimed investment gurus SC reminds public to be wary of self-proclaimed investment gurus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665733438_DrAwangAdek.jpg)
SC reminds public to be wary of self-proclaimed investment gurus
Awang Adek said there has been increasing use of "celebrities or influencers" to promote retail investment offerings on social media.
Fri Oct 14 2022
![Penang public warned on false monks tugging at heartstrings - and purse Penang public warned on false monks tugging at heartstrings - and purse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663752119_monkgeneric.jpg)
Penang public warned on false monks tugging at heartstrings - and purse
MBPP councillor John reminds the public to be wary and not be hoodwinked by fake monks roving around Penang.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Imitation clothing, bags seized in Terengganu Imitation clothing, bags seized in Terengganu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663040924_KPDNHEPRampas.jpg)
Imitation clothing, bags seized in Terengganu
Saharuddin advised the public to be wary of the tactics of some traders who sell imitation branded goods for high profit.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![Be wary of scam phone calls using K-KOMM's name Be wary of scam phone calls using K-KOMM's name](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660715931_TBMANTEK.jpg)
Be wary of scam phone calls using K-KOMM's name
Members of the public are advised to be wary of scam phone calls allegedly from individuals claiming to be from the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM).
Wed Aug 17 2022
![Public told to be wary of SMS from GOV - MCMC Public told to be wary of SMS from GOV - MCMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605865167_MCMC.jpg)
Public told to be wary of SMS from "GOV" - MCMC
The public has been advised to be wary when receiving SMS from 'GOV' and purportedly linked to MySejahtera to inform that their special financial assistance has been credited into their TNG eWallet.
Fri Aug 05 2022
![PKR Women Congress: Do not exercise factionalism to get followers - Wan Azizah PKR Women Congress: Do not exercise factionalism to get followers - Wan Azizah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657858882_TBWANAZIZAH.jpg)
PKR Women Congress: Do not exercise factionalism to get followers - Wan Azizah
Dr Wan Azizah calls on party members to be wary of people who are deceitful or treacherous and who can destroy the party.
Fri Jul 15 2022
![Be wary when celebrating Aidiladha to avoid spike in COVID-19 cases - Khairy Be wary when celebrating Aidiladha to avoid spike in COVID-19 cases - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41651501810_MenteriKesihatanK.jpg)
Be wary when celebrating Aidiladha to avoid spike in COVID-19 cases - Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin is advising the public to continue to be cautious when celebrating Hari Raya Aidiladha this week with family members and friends to curb the spread of COVID-19 cases.
Thu Jul 07 2022
![MCMC: Beware of emails using VIP name, photographs MCMC: Beware of emails using VIP name, photographs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605865167_MCMC.jpg)
MCMC: Beware of emails using VIP name, photographs
The MCMC has advised the public to be wary of emails using profiles (names and photos) of national leaders, heads of organisations, or companies that give unusual instructions to the recipient.
Sat Jun 04 2022
![Public advised to be wary of individuals impersonating as MCMC officer Public advised to be wary of individuals impersonating as MCMC officer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652323077_MCMCLogo.jpg)
Public advised to be wary of individuals impersonating as MCMC officer
This is to inform that the individual in question, Mohd Azim Abdul Aziz is not an MCMC staff and has never served the Commission, MCMC said.
Thu May 12 2022
![Be wary of 2022 haj package offers - TH Be wary of 2022 haj package offers - TH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648738083_SyedSaleh.jpg)
Be wary of 2022 haj package offers - TH
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has advised Muslims to be cautious of haj packages being offered by travel agencies for the 2022 haj season.
Thu Mar 31 2022