Beware of email, messages offering cash rewards from telco
KUCHING: The public are called to beware with messages offering cash rewards by a telecommunications company. In stating this, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stressed that it has never issued any email or message to the public to claim any cash prizes under a bonus scheme offered by a telecommunications company. “As a […]
Beware of online banking scammers
PADAWAN: The public should pay heed to the advice from Padawan deputy police chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong regarding transaction authorisation code (TAC) or one-time password (OTP) scams and how to be smart when encountering scammers. First of all, TAC is a six-digit number sent to users’ phone numbers registered with the bank to confirm […]
Beware of syndicate posing as IRB officers
PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has reminded the public to be wary of a Macau Scam syndicate posing as its officers to deceive victims. IRB, in a statement today stressed that any tax-related matter would not be discussed through phone calls, instead it would done through letters or official emails using the @hasil.gov.my domain. […]
Bank Negara cautions against scams ahead of Aidilfitri
KUCHING: Calling a potential victim up on the pretext of updating or correcting bank account details is one of the latest tactics used by scammers ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Kuching Branch head Mohd Irman Mohd Din said victims would be tricked into providing their Internet banking information and […]
Heed warning on scams
KUCHING: Public complacency and ignorance towards scam syndicates are among the main reasons why scams continue to occur. According to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail, the people are aware of the syndicates but some do not consider the matter important until they become victims of scams. “We have always made announcements on the issue […]
Don’t fall for scams
KUCHING: If you are contacted by a suspicious person, immediately turn off the telephone, advised Padwan District police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan. “Do not provide any bank account information or personal details to the caller and never transfer money to a third party account. “Immediately call or come to the nearest police station for help,” […]
Beware of scams
KUCHING: Members of the public are reminded to be extra careful and not become victims of scams during this Covid-19 crisis. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah urged the public to watch out before making large payments for face masks, hand sanitisers or giving bank details at […]
