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KUALA LUMPUR: Police investigations have revealed that 15 Malaysians had fallen victim to job offer scams and were forced to work as online scammers in Myanmar before being resuced recently, say Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
SCAMMERS are becoming increasingly bold, as apparently some have started impersonating government officials to deceive the public.
Online scams are a huge business and have become a full international industry with sophisticated operations.
IN THIS day and age, when scams are ever-evolving, it is not just consumers who need to beware of fraudulent tactics.
'Neither I, nor my team, will ask you for money or your personal information,' Depp says.
The home addresses of about 60 people were changed online without their knowledge, after scammers obtained their NRIC and Singpass details.
Ingenious son devises plan involving him playing multiple roles to thwart scammers, retrieves thousands of dollars they took from his father.
Meta on Wednesday warned internet users to be wary of online acquaintances promising romance but seeking cash as scammers use deep fakes to prey on those looking for love.
KUALA LUMPUR: Several prompt measures must be taken, including strengthening enforcement and legislation, as well as leveraging technology to curb online scams, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
GEORGE TOWN: Penang police recorded 7,852 cases of online fraud, with losses amounting to RM312.86mil, from 2022 to last year.
RUNNING a business can be tough, especially when it's just getting off the ground.
Within five hours while sitting at home in India, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh handed over his hard-earned savings to online fraudsters impersonating police.
TUMPAT: Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp and Telegram are the four online platforms identified as the most preferred by scammers to commit fraud, says Fahmi Fadzil.
MUAR: A housewife lost her savings amounting to RM412,443 in an online investment scam in January.
PHNOM PENH: Sharing personal information on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, could expose users to scammers and data intrusion, warned the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, in a recent announcement.
PETALING JAYA: While regulating dating apps could help in ensuring accountability of platform providers to curb "love scams", experts suggest a balanced approach.
The Cambodian government reaffirmed the country’s commitment to addressing online job fraud and human trafficking, emphasising collaboration with neighbouring countries to combat these challenges.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has warned the public about the existence of deepfake images of him being used by scammers to promote products and services, including money-making schemes and permanent residence application services.
MUAR: A 58-year-old local woman lost RM412,443 to an online investment scam after being lured by promises of lucrative returns.
