24th February 2025 - 2 min read
AmBank has introduced “Ringgit Thieves”, a mini-series available on its official social media channels, aimed at raising awareness about the growing risks of financial scams. The initiative is part of the broader #JanganKenaScam campaign led by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Scam Taskforce, in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM).
Jamie Ling, Group Chief Executive Officer of AmBank Group, highlighted the importance of educating the public on cyber financial crime, stressing that awareness is crucial in today’s digital landscape.
“Educating the public is a very crucial step in today’s digitalised world. Fighting cyber financial crime activities and preventing the exploit of human or security vulnerabilities to steal passwords, data, or money directly is an ongoing imperative. With ‘Ringgit Thieves’, we hope to increase the awareness of all Malaysians to this risk. An informed society is tougher to scam. While we had fun producing these mini-series internally, our message is a serious one that affects many of us personally. We seek the support of all Malaysians to please help us amplify the message #JanganKenaScam.”
The mini-series, launched under the #JanganKenaScam banner, is inspired by real-life cases and showcases various tactics used by scammers, including investment scams, love scams, identity theft, and other fraudulent schemes. Designed to engage viewers of all ages, the series employs compelling storytelling to drive home its message. Seven episodes have already been released, and they can be viewed on AmBank’s social media platforms or via AmBank’s official website.
AmBank remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting national efforts against financial fraud and encourages the public to remain informed and vigilant. Those who encounter any suspicious or fraudulent transactions involving their AmBank account should contact the AmBank Contact Centre at 03-2178 8888 immediately, visit the nearest branch, and file a police report. For further details, visit AmBank’s security alert page.
Samuel writes about personal finance and financial news, focusing on how banking updates, policies, and promotions affect everyday money decisions. He enjoys making complicated financial topics easier to follow. Outside of writing, he spends his time watching TV shows and occasionally convincing himself he will only watch one episode.
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