80 individuals nabbed for revealing account information to scammers
Giving account information to unauthorised quarters is not only against the law as it is aiding criminals to carry out their activities.
Mon Mar 25 2024
AI potential new tool for financial scammers in Malaysia
AI is a double-edged sword in that it can be used for beneficial or nefarious purposes.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Don't be duped by scammers providing eMADANI cash out
Fahmi Fadzil has advised the public not to be duped by scammers providing cash-out of eMADANI credit of RM100.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Avoid browsing fake THiJARI website - Tabung Haji
Tabung Haji advised its depositors not to fall for the tactics of the various scammers and only visit the authentic website address.
Wed Nov 15 2023
2.6 billion scam calls blocked by MCMC
Ramkarpal Singh said through integrated cooperation with National Scam Response Centre, MCMC has blocked phone numbers used by scammers.
Wed Oct 18 2023
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
How scammers use psychology to create some of the most convincing internet cons and what to watch out for
Its important to keep up with the latest scams and understand how they work.
Sun Aug 27 2023
Sakawa Boys: Meet Ghana's online romance scammers
They comb through FB and Instagram, swiping photos of influencers, actresses and adult film actors to create fake accounts on dating sites.
Sat Aug 26 2023
Over 100 victims of investment scams provide further statements to SSM
Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim said the victims lost over RM1 million to scammers running bogus investment schemes.
Wed Jun 21 2023
22,000 pensioners scammed of RM850 million so far - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the govt hopes KWAP will continue with the special programme to educate and raise awareness among pensioners.
Tue Jun 20 2023
New scam tactic using fake arrest warrants with police logo, signatures
Among the modus operandi by scammers was impersonating the authorities, financial institutions, courts, insurance and delivery companies.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Retired teacher loses RM91,980 to online scammers
The online scam syndicate conned the woman with legal action for being allegedly involved in money-laundering activities.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Fakery and fraud: Energy scammers cast 'wide net' on Facebook
The trend underscores how fraudsters worldwide profit off disinformation, casting a wide net across social media users.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Three Penang women lose RM1.7 mln to Macau Scam
Three women in Penang suffered a loss of nearly RM1.7 million after falling prey to scammers who accused them of being involved in money laundering activities.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Pensioner loses more than RM128,000 to Macau scammers
A pensioner has lost RM128,037 after falling victim to a Macau Scam syndicate.
Sat Dec 24 2022