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Inter-agency cooperation succeeds in curbing online scams

KUALA LUMPUR: Inter-agency cooperation has led to success in curbing online scams via phone calls and short message services (SMS). This is through smart partnerships between the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and telecommunications companies, among others. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director, Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed […]

Losses to online scams could reach RM1.2 bln this year

SHAH ALAM: Cumulative losses involving cases of online fraud by scammers are projected to reach up to RM1.2 billion by the end of this year if there is still a lack of awareness among the public about the crime. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the projection was obtained from yesterday’s Cabinet meeting […]

Trader loses RM100,000 to APK scam

PADAWAN: A local trader lost RM100,000 after falling victim to an android package kit (APK) scam. The victim realised he had been cheated after he was told to click on a link provided by the suspect and fill in the details for the purpose of using the services offered, which is to view other people’s […]

Ministry receives highest report on online scam

KUALA LUMPUR: The expanding e-commerce sector which saw more consumers using online transaction following the COVID-19 pandemic has indirectly invited many scammers, using various  tactics and tricks by exploiting the  technology, to commit fraud. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said most of the fraud cases involved online transaction, as well as misleading […]

Fishmonger relieved of RM67,700 in online scam

SIBU: A fishmonger here had to say farewell to his RM69,700 in an online scammer recently. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that a report was made on July 14 by the victim who claimed that he wanted to borrow RM60,000 from a suspect who disguised as a money lending agent on a social […]

MCMC urged to investigate online scams thoroughly

KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been urged to work with the police to tackle cybercrimes, especially online fraud or scam cases. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan said the relevant authorities must investigate the cases thoroughly despite they (cases) were usually quite complex and time consuming. She […]