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Scam Alerts

Know the Threats

Active scam warnings for Malaysia. Learn the red flags and protect yourself.

EMERGENCY THREATOther

Investment & Crypto Fraud — Get-Rich-Quick Schemes

Investment and cryptocurrency fraud is the deadliest scam category in Malaysia by financial losses. In 2025 alone, Malaysians lost an estimated RM 1.37...

9,296 cases (2025)
cases
RM 1.37 billion
losses
CRITICAL THREATOther

Job Scam & Mule Account Recruitment

"Like, share, earn RM300 a day from home!" — If you have seen messages like this on WhatsApp or Telegram, you have encountered one of Malaysia's...

Growing rapidly (2025)
cases
RM 251 million (Jan-2025 onward)
losses
CRITICAL THREATOther

Macau Scam — Police & Authority Impersonation

The Macau Scam is Malaysia's highest-volume scam type, with 28,698 reported cases and RM 715 million in losses in 2025. Despite widespread awareness...

28,698 cases (2025)
cases
RM 715 million
losses
CRITICAL THREATOther

Romance Scam — Love & Dating Fraud

Romance scams are among the most emotionally devastating fraud types in Malaysia. Victims often lose between RM 50,000 and RM 500,000 or more — and many...

Increasing (2024-2025)
cases
Significant — often unreported due to shame
losses
CRITICAL THREATinvestment

Bursa Malaysia Advises Public to Be More Vigilant as Investment Scam Cases Rise

Bursa Malaysia warns public about rising investment scam cases in 2026. Learn how to verify legitimate investments and avoid fake trading platforms in Malaysia.

cases
Not specified — advisory about rising cases
losses
CRITICAL THREATother

Chinese Student Loses RM20,580 in Online Currency Exchange Scam

Chinese student in Malaysia loses RM20,580 in online currency exchange scam. Learn how fake money changers target international students and how to stay safe.

cases
RM20,580
losses
CRITICAL THREATphishing

Company Loses Over RM700,000 in Fake Email Steel Supply Scam

Malaysian company loses RM700,000 in business email compromise (BEC) scam using fake steel supply invoices. Learn how BEC attacks target businesses in Malaysia.

cases
RM700,000
losses
CRITICAL THREATmacau

Retiree Loses Over RM328,000 in Police Impersonation Phone Scam

Malaysian retiree loses RM328,000 in police impersonation Macau scam. Learn the warning signs, how this phone scam works, and how to protect yourself.

cases
RM328,000
losses
CRITICAL THREATother

Victims Claim Up to RM133,000 Lost in Alleged Bogus Aesthetic Training Scam

Victims in Malaysia report losing up to RM133,000 in an alleged bogus aesthetic training scam. Learn the warning signs and how to verify training providers.

cases
RM133,000
losses
CRITICAL THREATinvestment

Melaka Raids Dismantle Scam Calling Centres Behind Love and Investment Fraud — 45 Arrested

Police raids in Melaka dismantle scam calling centres behind sex, love, and investment fraud. 45 arrested in operation targeting organised scam syndicates.

cases
losses
CRITICAL THREATother

Agrobank Confirms RM203 Million Online Fraud Loss in Malaysia

Agrobank confirms RM203 million in online fraud losses in Malaysia. Learn how banking fraud at this scale happens and how to protect your accounts.

cases
RM203.8 million
losses
CRITICAL THREATother

Tawau Resort Used as Front for Online Scam Syndicate — 80 Arrested

A Tawau resort was used as a front for an online scam syndicate. 80 suspects arrested in police operation targeting organised cybercrime in Sabah.

cases
losses
CRITICAL THREATother

Trader Loses RM882,000 to Phone Scam in Malaysia

A Malaysian trader lost RM882,000 to a phone scam. Learn the warning signs of phone scams in Malaysia and how to protect yourself from losing money.

cases
RM882,000
losses
CRITICAL THREATother

Malaysia Considers Legal Action Against Facebook Over Scam Cooperation Failures

Malaysia is considering legal action against Facebook for failing to cooperate on online scam prevention. Learn what this means for scam victims.

cases
losses
HIGH THREATOther

Online Shopping & Parcel Scam

Online shopping scams are the second-highest scam type by volume in Malaysia, with 14,881 reported cases and RM 123.7 million in losses in 2025. As more...

14,881 cases (2025)
cases
RM 123.7 million
losses
HIGH THREATOther

Rental Scam — Fake Property Listings

Rental scams are a growing problem in Malaysia, targeting tenants searching for affordable housing on platforms like Mudah.my, Facebook Marketplace,...

Rising (2026)
cases
Thousands per victim
losses
HIGH THREATother

Singapore Records Nearly S$400,000 in Losses From PR Application Scams

Singapore records nearly S$400,000 in PR application scam losses since January 2026. Learn how fake immigration agents target applicants across Southeast Asia.

cases
S$400,000
losses
HIGH THREATother

Victim Loses S$4.9 Million in Deepfake Scam Impersonating Singapore PM Wong

A victim lost S$4.9 million in a deepfake scam using fake video of Singapore PM Wong and government officials. Learn how deepfake scams work and how to stay safe.

cases
S$4.9 million
losses
HIGH THREATother

Singapore Bank Employee Foils S$200,000 Scam as Victim Nearly Hands Over Cash

A Singapore bank employee stopped a S$200,000 scam just as the victim was about to hand cash to criminals. Learn how banks help prevent scam losses.

cases
S$200,000
losses
HIGH THREATother

Fake ERP Fee Email Scam Targets Users Across Southeast Asia

A phishing email claiming unpaid ERP fees is circulating across Southeast Asia. Learn the warning signs of this scam and how to protect yourself.

cases
losses
HIGH THREATother

Singapore Scam Gang in Cambodia Allegedly Led by Brothers

A scam gang operating from Cambodia was allegedly led by Singaporean brothers. Learn how Southeast Asian scam syndicates operate and how to stay safe.

cases
losses