Bukit Aman: Be careful of the ‘ghost’ behind the computer screen, scammers getting more creative in difficult times
last year that can be accessed by the public to check bank accounts or phone numbers which have been linked to criminal activities.
"All they need to do is ask for the caller's details before proceeding to check with the nearest police station or go to CCID’s“Remain calm. No need to panic. We will never ever ask you for details over the phone. We will only summon you to the nearest police station for questioning should any matter arise,” he said.
Commercial Crime Investigation Department acting director Commissioner Datuk Saiful Azly Kamaruddin is seen in his office during an interview with Malay Mail. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon “All these scam syndicates, especially 'Macau' and 'love' scams, the ghosts behind the computer screens are all well trained and schooled to manipulate and coax victims.
Saiful Azly also said throughout the movement control order period from March18 to June 30 there were 781 cases of face mask scams resulting in RM8.1 million in losses. The CCID made 204 arrests and 76 were successfully charged in court. These include IQ Option, Olymp Trade, i-Rakyat Trade, Global Investment, Wei Jian Zhi, AA Anthony, Global Trader, People Global Network, Rakuten Trade, Wine Exchange China, GWFX Global, Private Investment Trade Dubai and London Stock Exchange.Don’t be too 'generous' in sharing your personal data
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