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51,631 online cheating cases from 2019 to 2021, involving more than RM1.61 bln losses
There were 51,631 online fraud cases with more than RM1.61 billion in losses reported from 2019 to last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Mon Mar 14 2022
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60 per cent spike in online cheating cases in 10 years - IGP
Acryl Sani said fraud syndicates were becoming more creative and taking advantage of advanced technological developments, including social media.
Mon Nov 08 2021
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18 Chinese nationals nabbed over online cheating syndicate
Eighteen Chinese nationals were arrested by police yesterday for suspected involvement with an online cheating syndicate operating here.
Sat Jul 17 2021
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More than 10,000 phishing websites blocked - MCMC
MCMC was also involved in a special task force comprising Bank Negara Malaysia and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to tackle such cheating and protect the security of internet users.
Thu Mar 23 2017
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Tackle online cheating attempts wisely, consumers told
In the uncertain global economy and aggressive use of digital technology, consumers had no choice but to face increasingly challenging consumerism issues.
Thu Mar 16 2017
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Woman jailed for online cheating over sale of disposable napkins
A housewife currently serving time for cheating, was sentenced to another three years' jail by the Magistrate's Court here today on three counts of online cheating.
Fri Mar 03 2017
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Online cheaters exposed after hackers access AshleyMadison hookup site
Data stolen by hackers from AshleyMadison.com, the online cheating site that claims 37 million users, has been posted online, according to Krebs on Security.
Tue Jul 21 2015