Scam Guides
Short guides to the scam tactics common in Malaysia, how to check bank accounts, phone numbers and licences, and what to do right away if you have been hit.
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“How to check whether a Malaysian bank account has been reported for scams using PDRM SemakMule, what the result means…”
How to check if a bank account belongs to a scammerRead the guide → - Guide
“Check a scammer's phone number with PDRM SemakMule before you reply to a call or WhatsApp. Learn the limits of the…”
How to check a scammer's phone number in MalaysiaRead the guide → - Guide
“Macau scams impersonate police, courts, LHDN or banks to frighten victims into transferring money. Learn the script and…”
Macau scam: fake police, court and bank officersRead the guide → - Guide
“Spot investment scams in forex, crypto, gold, get-rich-quick schemes and 'AI trading', and learn how to check a BNM or…”
Investment scams: forex, crypto, gold and 'AI trading'Read the guide → - Guide
“Part-time job scams offer easy pay for likes, reviews or online tasks, then ask you to pay a deposit. Learn the tactics…”
Part-time job scams: 'like & review' and prepaid tasksRead the guide → - Guide
“A mule account is a bank account scammers use to receive victims' money. Learn the legal risks of renting or selling…”
Mule accounts: the risk of renting out your bank accountRead the guide → - Guide
“Love scams start with an online romance on social media or dating apps, then ask for money. Learn the warning signs and…”
Love scams: romance fraud onlineRead the guide → - Guide
“Parcel scams claim a package or gift is stuck at customs and demand payment. Learn the fake courier tactics and what to…”
Parcel scams: packages and gifts 'stuck at customs'Read the guide → - Guide
“Avoid online shopping scams from fake sellers on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Check the seller's bank account and…”
Online shopping scams: fake sellers on social mediaRead the guide → - Guide
“APK scams send fake app files on WhatsApp, such as wedding invitations or house cleaning services, to steal your…”
APK scams: fake app files sent on WhatsAppRead the guide → - Guide
“Fake loan scams ask for a processing fee, deposit or insurance before a loan is approved. Learn the warning signs and…”
Fake loans: online ah long asking for fees upfrontRead the guide → - Guide
“How to check a BNM or SC licence: BNM's financial institutions directory, the SC licensed persons list, the FCA and IAL…”
How to check a BNM or SC licence before investingRead the guide →