E-commerce scams spiked during MCO period


CRIMINALS had a field day on the Internet as millions of Malaysians turned to the world wide web during the movement control order (MCO) period, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Mohamed Said said there were 2,500 e-commerce scam cases reported, with victims losing RM17mil.

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