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ABM, AIBIM Warn Public Of Scammers Impersonating NSRC Officers
- 15th May 2024
The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) […]
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Maybank Stopped Loss Of RM6.4 Million To Potential Financial Scams In 2023 Through Branch Efforts
- 3rd April 2024
Maybank revealed that its bank representatives and fraud combat efforts carried out via its branches have successfully helped […]
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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 […]
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Survey: 80% Shoppers Consider Themselves Knowledgeable About Online Shopping Scams
- 6th October 2023
A recent #ShopSafewithShopee survey by the popular e-commerce platform has revealed that 80% of its customers consider themselves […]
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BNM To Set Up National Fraud Portal by Mid-2024
- 6th September 2023
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said that it is working on setting up a national fraud portal, where […]
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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 […]
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BNM: Wider Adoption Of Digital Financial Services Hindered By Low Awareness, Limited Financial Literacy
- 30th March 2023
Certain segments of the Malaysian public continue to avoid tapping into digital financial services (DFS) due to several […]
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Standard Chartered Replaces SMS OTP With SC Mobile Key For Online Banking Verification
- 22nd March 2023
Standard Chartered Bank has informed customers that it will be shifting away from SMS one-time passwords (OTP) as […]
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CIMB Introduces Lock Clicks ID Feature For Better Scam Protection
- 19th January 2023
CIMB Bank has rolled out a new self-service security feature called Lock Clicks ID, which functions as a […]
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OCBC Introduces Kill Switch Feature For Improved Protection Against Scams
- 23rd December 2022
OCBC Malaysia has introduced a new feature called the OCBC Kill Switch, which enables customers to immediately suspend […]
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Protect Your Money: Fighting Back Against Malaysia’s Growing Scam Crisis
Iman Aminuddin
- 10th July 2025
Scammers aren’t just targeting the wealthy; they’re targeting everyday Malaysians. Whether you’re a student juggling education loans such […]
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Malaysians Lost Over RM750 Million To Investment Scams In First Half Of 2025
Eloise Lau
- 24th July 2025
Investment scams are on the rise in Malaysia, with authorities reporting a significant increase in cases and financial […]
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New Online Safety Rules Underway to Tackle Scams and Fake Ads
Samuel Chua
- 24th July 2025
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is currently drafting subsidiary legislation under the Online Safety Act, which […]
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Malaysians Growing More Vigilant Against Scams, Survey Finds
Samuel Chua
- 7th August 2025
Nine in 10 Malaysians actively read scam-related alerts, with public satisfaction reaching 73% regarding scam awareness efforts, according […]