Don’t “donate” to scammers.
The Ministry of Communications and Digital , through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission , has issued a directive to all telecommunications companies to block any URL link in short message service to prevent further fraud cases.
MCMC has given this directive to telco companies to ensure that no one presses the wrong URL and possibly end up as victims . Several online scams happen when people click on the wrong link, and after giving their personal information, they find themselves being scammed. In January 2023, Teo reported that Malaysia recorded almost RM600 million in losses from cybercrime in 2022.
Online scams have been on the rise in the nation, and there have been several attempts to stop these crimes.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
MCMC tells telcos to block URLs in SMS messages | The Malaysian InsightNie Ching says move will help prevent customers falling victim to scams.
Read more »
Malaysian telcos ordered to block links sent via SMS to fight scams - SoyaCincauMCMC has ordered all telcos to block URLs sent via SMS. This is to prevent potential phishing scams that trick users into providing their login details and OTP on a fake website.
Read more »
PM urges Malaysian businesses overseas to help rebuild local economy | The Malaysian InsightAnwar Ibrahim says they can facilitate foreign investments into country.
Read more »
Deputy minister: MCMC directs telcos to block URL links in SMS to avoid being scammedKUALA LUMPUR, April 1 ― The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a directive to all...
Read more »
MCMC directs telcos to block website links in SMS to stop scammersKUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Digital Ministry has issued a directive to all telecommunication companies through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to block any URL link in short message service (SMS).
Read more »
KKD urges telcos to block URL linked to scamsKUALA LUMPUR: All telecommunication companies (telcos) must block any URL link in their short message service to prevent consumers from becoming victims of online fraud, says the Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD).
Read more »