Did You Know?
Malaysians have lost more than RM750mil to scams in the last three years. Fraudsters are using different methods and channels to trick their victims every day.
Learn more about these five most common scams and frauds to which a large number of people fall victim to.
What are SMS Scams?
SMSes from unknown numbers promoting businesses or subscription services. It aims to steal your personal information or money.
How scammers work?
Scammers would promote SMS subscription services that will charge you daily, weekly or monthly. They may trick you into providing personal information like banking details.
What to look out for?
- Offers from unknown numbers, typically from short code numbers.
- SMSes with external links to view more offers.
- Threat or false alarm that appears to be from law enforcement agencies like the police, MACC or financial institutions like banks, IRB.
How to respond?
Do not subscribe to any services from suspicious SMSes.
Do not click any links in the SMSes.
Verify given information with your bank or agency mentioned.
Report the number to your mobile operator.
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Read more on the various types of scams and how to avoid them.