Financial Scams

Latest Articles
Post Image
Financial Scams
Affin Bank Launches Kill Switch Feature For Enhanced Credit Card Security
- 17th February 2025
Affin Bank has introduced a new security feature, the Kill Switch, to enhance the protection of its cardmembers […]
Post Image
Financial Scams
How To Spot A Financial Scam – And What To Do If You’re A Victim
- 13th February 2025
With the rise of digital payments transforming how Malaysians manage their money, a growing threat looms—financial scams are […]
Post Image
Financial Scams
Police Now Authorised To Freeze And Seize Mule Bank Accounts
- 20th November 2024
Police now have the authority to freeze and seize funds in bank accounts suspected of being mule accounts, […]
Post Image
Financial Scams
RHB Enhances Digital Banking Security With Features To Freeze Accounts & Credit, Debit Cards
- 8th January 2024
RHB Bank said that it has rolled out several security enhancements to better safeguard customers’ accounts and cards […]
Post Image
Financial Scams
RHB, PayNet Launch DuitNow QR Plug & Play Sound Box For Scam Prevention
- 21st December 2023
RHB Bank has collaborated with Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) to roll out the DuitNow QR Plug & Play […]
Post Image
Financial Scams
Survey: Scam Awareness Alerts By Banks Effective In Foiling Scams
- 9th November 2023
A survey by the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) has indicated that scam awareness alerts sent by […]
Post Image
Financial Scams
Local Telcos To Block SMSes With URL Links Starting From 2 May
- 2nd May 2023
Several local telcos have said that they will begin blocking SMSes that contain URL links starting from today […]
Post Image
Financial Scams
NFCC: Mule Accounts Contribute To Challenge Of Tracking Down Scam Syndicates
- 26th April 2023
The director-general of the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC), Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali has appealed to the public […]
Post Image
Financial Scams
FPAM Cautions Public Of Clone Financial Planning Firm Scams
- 14th April 2023
The Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) has cautioned members of the public of suspicious investment schemes that […]
Post Image
Financial Scams
Tune Protect Rolls Out Tune CyberSecure, Cybercrime Insurance For Individuals
- 10th April 2023
Malaysian insurer Tune Protect has launched its first personal cybercrime insurance for individuals, dubbed Tune CyberSecure. Offering coverage […]
Load More
Chevron
Most Viewed Articles
Post Image
GBG: Malaysian Financial Institutions Face Fraud Management Challenges In Spurring Digital Growth
Alex Cheong Pui Yin
- 15th October 2020
Global technology specialist GBG has revealed that Malaysian financial institutions are facing various challenges in fraud management even […]
Post Image
How To Avoid Falling For Financial Scams
RinggitPlus
- 10th December 2018
Whether it’s a Macau scam or Internet love scam, it’s always best to stay aware of all the devious conmen (and conwomen) out there trying to part you from your money.
Post Image
Top 5 Signs You Are A Victim of Identity Theft
RinggitPlus
- 27th October 2017
How will you know if someone is using your details without your consent? It can happen to just about anyone, so learn how to protect yourself against identity theft now!
Post Image
Here’s What to do if You’re the Victim of Credit Card Fraud
Desiree Nair
- 27th February 2017
Is something amiss on your credit card statement? Keep calm and follow our handy guide on the best course of action for any potential fraud attacks on your credit card.