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Online Scam
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Scam Response Centre Officers Will Never Call You, Banks Remind Public
The NSRC solely receives incoming calls from the public and does not make outbound calls to individuals.
Bank Accounts Frozen: Scammers Pretending To Be NGOs Asking For Donations Are Hurting Animal Shelters
These scammers would use counterfeit Touch N’ Go and DuitNow QR codes to fool the public.
Beware Of Scammers Pretending To Be Couriers, Asking People To Download Malicious APK Files
The APK file allow them to basically see what you are doing on your phone.
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.