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