Scams to Watch Out For

Stay informed of the latest scam tactics in Malaysia.

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Phone Scams

Answering calls from impostors pretending to be authorities threatening you to make payment.

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Malware Scams

Downloading a malicious software or application from an unofficial source.

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Job Scams

Getting job offers that are way too good to be true.

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Phishing Scams

Clicking on links that seem trustworthy but actually steal your personal information.

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5 Security Measures for Your Safety

This is how banks in Malaysia are working closely with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)
to combat financial scams together.

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Strengthening banks' fraud detection rules.

To prevent potential scam transactions and promptly notify customers for verification.

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Providing a 24/7 customer support hotline.

To ensure customers can easily contact banks to report scam incidents.

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Allowing registration for only a single mobile or secure device.

To enable genuine transactions by the account holder and stop scammers from using a different device.

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Adding verification and a cooling-off period for first-time enrolment of e-banking services.

To restrict online banking transactions for customers during this cooling-off period, so they'll have time to take action if their credentials are stolen.

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Migrating from SMS one-time passwords (OTP) to a more secure authentication method.

To stop scammers from obtaining and erasing victims' SMS/OTPs with phishing malware.

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