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Online Scam
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MCMC Takes A Stand Against Scammers: 3,150 Posts Blocked From January To September 2023
MCMC has blocked: 1,471 websites; 2,871 (Facebook); 254 (WhatsApp); 13 (Instagram); 11 (Telegram); and a video on TikTok.
MCMC Thwarts 2.4 Billion Suspicious Calls Over The Past Six Years
The regulatory body says the problem is actually greater than it seems because there are many unreported cases.
Scam Alert: Don’t Trust Wedding Invites That Ask You To Download APK Files!
The scammer will send you a wedding invitation containing an APK file, claiming it to be their digital wedding card.
Cybercrime’s Growing Menace: Teo Highlights Online Fraud As A Top Concern For Many Nations
The Deputy Comms and Digital Minister said the lack of cooperation from various platforms and tech giants makes it harder to tackle this issue.
MCMC Vows To Take Stern Action Against Cybercriminals
The commission says they will be taking stricter measures to combat the increasing misuse of online platforms.
Starting 2 May, Telcos Will Block SMSes That Have URL Links
The purpose of this measure is to combat online fraud through telecommunications networks, and it will be implemented gradually over time.
MCMC: Email Allegedly Coming From TM About Cash Prizes Is Fake
The email claims that the recipient has won RM270,000 cash prizes.
MCMC Asked Telcos To Block Links In SMSes To Prevent Online Scams
Teo Nie Ching, the Deputy Minister of Comms and Digital, said the directive would be implemented in phases.
Comms And Digital Deputy Minister: Almost 800,000 Cyberattack Attempts Made From 2017-2021 In Malaysia
Teo Nie Ching said this trend is widespread and a worrying situation
Fahmi: We Will Talk To Telegram Over Scammer And Security Issues
The Minister of Comms and Digital said the instant messaging app is 'problematic' with many scammer activities.