Protect Yourself: Powerful Tips for Safeguarding Against Scams

Reporting suspicious messages can help to combat scams, and two-step verification can safeguard accounts against phishing attacks and takeover attempts by scammers.

Protect Yourself: Powerful Tips for Safeguarding Against Scams
People are still unaware of the modus operandi of scammers - Photo by Priscilla Du Preez / Unsplash

Scam cases in Malaysia have increased from 17,000 in 2020 to over 20,000 in 2021 and 12,092 cases were reported between January and July 2022 with losses of RM414.8 million.

Scammers use various platforms and tactics to deceive victims, including sending messages that trick people into giving up sensitive information or clicking on malicious links. It is important to remain cautious and vigilant.

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Malaysians are advised to stop and think before acting, check if the message is from an unknown person, block and report suspected accounts, turn on two-step verification, and tap into the community for help.

Reporting suspicious messages can help to combat scams, and two-step verification can safeguard accounts against phishing attacks and takeover attempts by scammers.

Seeking help from communities and social groups can also help weed out scams.

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