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New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Panic over bogus audit call leaves woman RM108,520 poorer
TANGKAK: A 58-year-old woman became RM108,000 poorer after she was duped by scammers posing as officers from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the police. The victim received a phone call on May 9 from an individual who claimed she was under investigation for her involvement in a non-existent investment and loan fraud scheme. District police chief Superintendent Roslan Mohd Talib said the caller's convincing impersonation triggered panic, prompting the victim to comply with instructions to "cooperate" by transferring funds from her bank accounts for audit purposes. "She was told her bank account was being investigated and needed to be audited. "She was then instructed to transfer all her savings to two third-party accounts," he said in a statement today. Roslan said the victim made 16 transactions amounting to RM108,520. She lodged a police report yesterday after attempts to contact the bogus officers failed. Roslan urged the public to remain vigilant and verify any suspicious calls claiming to be from enforcement or government agencies. "Do not panic. Always cross-check through official sources before taking action. Scammers rely on fear and urgency to manipulate victims," he added. He also encouraged the public to stay updated on scam tactics via the Commercial Crime Investigation Department's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Those who believe they have been scammed are advised to immediately contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) via the 997 hotline to initiate prompt action to freeze fraudulent accounts.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Public advised to be alert: Beware of fraudulent haj offers
KUALA LUMPUR: The public is reminded to exercise caution when purchasing haj packages, following Saudi Arabia's recent decision to tighten the issuance of Mujamalah (special quota) visas for Malaysian pilgrims. Acting Director of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali said that in light of the tightened issuance of Mujamalah visas, the department anticipates a rise in haj fraud syndicates promoting seemingly attractive fake packages to deceive unsuspecting victims. He advised the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to such scams by verifying whether the company or agent offering the package is officially registered with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and Pilgrims Fund Board (Lembaga Tabung Haji - TH). To date, the police have received one report involving haj package fraud, with losses amounting to RM71,000, he told a press conference here today. He said this year, Saudi Arabia has reduced the number of Mujamalah visas for Malaysians to perform the haj pilgrimage, and because of that, the issuance of permits has become much stricter. According to Muhammed Hasbullah, a special task force has been formed by Bukit Aman, in collaboration with MOTAC and TH, to address the issues of stranded haj pilgrims. It will coordinate investigations, manage documentation and take legal action against those suspected of involvement in fraudulent haj package offers. The task force's operations centre will be at the One-Stop Centre Meeting Room, Level 2, Block B Parking, Main Terminal, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA, he4 said, adding that it is part of an initiative to strengthen the service delivery system to the people, especially in dealing with complaints and issues related fraudulent haj offers.
Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Malaysiakini
Saifuddin's WhatsApp hacked using foreign VPN: Police
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail's WhatsApp account was hacked using a foreign virtual private network (VPN). Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) acting director Hasbullah Ali said that after accessing the minister's WhatsApp, the suspect sent his URLs to all his contacts on the app.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Saifuddin Nasution's Whatsapp account hacked using foreign VPN
KUALA LUMPUR: The WhatsApp account of Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has been hacked using a foreign virtual private network (VPN). Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) acting director Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali said that after accessing the minister's WhatsApp account, the suspect sent his URL links to all his contacts on the app. 'So far, there have been no complaints of individuals suffering losses due to the incident. Swift action by the minister's officers, who immediately reported the incident, prevented anyone from being deceived. 'Police are investigating the case under Section 4(1) of the Computer Crimes Act 1997,' he told a media conference here today. On Monday, the Home Minister's office said the WhatsApp account of Saifuddin Nasution had been hacked and that the matter had been reported to the authorities. In another development, Muhammed Hasbullah said they have busted a phone scam syndicate targeting Japanese nationals following a raid on a three-storey bungalow in Kajang on May 13. He said the raid, by a team from the Bukit Aman CCID, also arrested eight individuals, comprising two Chinese and six Japanese nationals aged between 23 and 56, who operated as the call centre's agents. 'Also seized were seven iPads, one laptop, nine mobile phones, nine modems, one set of scripts and a bunch of keys, with the total seizure estimated at RM25,000,' he said, adding that the raid was a result of intelligence and information gathered regarding the call centre's scam activities. Muhammed Hasbullah said preliminary investigations found that the syndicate had been operating for the past two months posing as the Osaka Police in Japan to deceive victims. 'The syndicate would send messages via short messaging service (SMS) to victims claiming that police had detained individuals involved in fraud cases and found bank cards registered under the victims' names. The victims would then be contacted using a voice call, purportedly for further investigation. 'After being deceived, the victims will be asked to provide personal information and to transfer a certain amount of cash to accounts controlled by the syndicate. After all the information and cash had been obtained, the syndicate will terminate all communications and the victims won't be able to contact them anymore,' he said. He added that the two Chinese nationals detained have been charged under Section 29(1) of the Minor Offences Act 1955 and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1956/63 on May 22, while the six Japanese nationals will be charged on June 3.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
Saifuddin Nasution's Whatsapp Account Hacked Using Foreign VPN
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The WhatsApp account of Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has been hacked using a foreign virtual private network (VPN). Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) acting director Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali said that after accessing the minister's WhatsApp account, the suspect sent his URL links to all his contacts on the app. "So far, there have been no complaints of individuals suffering losses due to the incident. Swift action by the minister's officers, who immediately reported the incident, prevented anyone from being deceived.
