Check before making financial transactions to avoid online scams, says Tengku Zafrul
Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 07:24 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has reminded the public to be more alert, not easily panic and check before making any financial transactions to avoid being a victim of an online scam. “The public are advised to be more alert, to not easily panic, and to check before making any financial transactions,” he said in a statement on the 13th Laksana report on the implementation of the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package and National Economic Recovery Plan today.
“The public are advised to check beforehand with the relevant authority or government agency for clarification,” he said, noting that information on scam tactics and how to protect oneself is available at Bank Negara Malaysia’s Facebook feed titled “Amaran Scam” atTengku Zafrul said anyone who thinks they have been a victim of fraud may contact BNMTELELINK at 1300-88-5465.
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