fraud cases

Police are currently investigating 454 fraud cases believed to involve deepfake technology, including voice impersonation, which have resulted in losses amounting to RM2.72 million since the beginning

Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin said that, between 2020 and 2022, the total number of fraud-related complaints rose by 100 per cent.

A study conducted revealed that of the 7,286 cases recorded, 82.5 pct victims were women while the remaining 1,228 cases were male victims.

The sharing of bank account passwords or PIN numbers with close friends will increase the risk of online fraud, said BNM.

From the 6,338 reports received, police have opened investigation papers on 1,203 cases while charges have been filed in 588 cases.

There were 51,631 online fraud cases with more than RM1.61 billion in losses reported from 2019 to last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Melaka police have detained two siblings, believed to be involved in fraudulent online sales, including selling disposable children's diapers, involving losses amounting to RM3.29 million.

KKMM said that the involvement of the private companies will provide cyber security services to protect the users' personal data and information.

Most of the fraud cases involved online transactions including via Facebook and WhatsApp platforms.

People are advised to check the online sellers account number at ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule before making any purchases.

CyberSecurity Malaysia International and Government Engagement Division senior vice-president Mohd Shamir Hashim said the two factors led to various fraud cases involving cyber crime.

A widespread of fraud cases involving fake agents has been reported and the trend is worrying.

Civil servants are now seen to be the main target of certain parties in fraud cases involving housing loan and business schemes.

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