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 Scam Calls and Vishing?
Calls from fraudsters who aim to try and steal your money or personal information.
Modus Operandi
The fraudster typically uses various tactics to gain your personal information such as banking details. Some of them include:
- Intimidation (by pretending to be someone from legal enforcement).
- Presenting attractive limited-time offers.
- Impersonating as someone you might know.
What to look out for?
Callers who claim to be from local authorities, legal enforcement agencies, banks or telemarketing services.
How to respond?
Do not share OTP.
Do not believe promises that are too good to be true, especially from strangers.
Refer to authorised Digi retail stores, dealers or contact centres to validate any latest Digi promotions.
Call your banks or local legal enforcements and validate the information given by suspected scammers.
Do not share any personal information.
Report to your mobile operator and provide them with details of the number from which you received a call.
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