Malaysians lost over RM410m to online, phone scams since 2018, deputy minister says | Malay Mail

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Malaysians were defrauded of more than RM410 million through internet and call scams from 2018 until August of this year, Parliament was told today. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman said RM224.7 million was lost through 4,956 cases last year and another RM186.0...

Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019 12:50 PM MYTDeputy Home Minister Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman said RM224.7 million was lost through 4,956 cases of internet and call scams last year and another RM186.0 million from 3,533 cases between January and August this year. — Reuters pic

Mohd Azis fraudsters used a variety of techniques such as the Cassanova scam, fake loan offers, the so-called Macau scam, and others. Mohd Aziz also urged the public to be wary when approached with offers of investment, especially if these were unusually attractive.

 

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