Petaling Jaya, 20th September 2020 - Capitalising on the economic uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers are attempting to con Malaysians who may be in need of a financial lifeline.
Banks have been warning of syndicate members impersonating as bank officers and sending messages via mobile numbers or social media platforms to offer "loans and financial relief" to unsuspecting victims.
Between January and August this year, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) resolved 437 out of 515 complaints on spam Short Message Service (SMS), including loan scams.
MCMC said it viewed the issue seriously and would direct telecommunication companies to block spam numbers immediately upon receiving complaints from the public or requests from the relevant enforcement agencies.
Apart from that, consumers could also utilise the police's "Semakmule" portal via the link https://ccidsmp.gov.my/semakmule/ to avoid becoming a fraud victim, said MCMC.
Read further on The Star's article attached.
Source: The Star
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