KUCHING, Oct 18: Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), through the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) is warning the public of a fraud syndicate that sends mass emails to people’s personal email accounts using the official PDRM logo to deceive the public.
According to Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri in a press statement today, these email claim that the recipient has outstanding traffic violations that must be cleared immediately. If not, legal action will be taken against the recipient. The recipient is then requested to pay a sum of money online or via the provided link.
“JSPT Sarawak Contingent wants to make it clear that they have never sent any notices of summons or settlement of summons to the general public through email platforms,” he said.
He advised the general public to exercise caution and refrain from opening any email from unknown individuals. He emphasised the importance of verifying with the authorities before taking any action.
“Both the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK), Cyber Crime Alert PDRM and CyberSecurity Malaysia have also expressed their denial regarding the PDRM summons scam.
“If you have fallen victim to cyber fraud, such as a phone scam, love scam, e-trade, or non-existent loan, you can contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) online at 997. This is especially important if you have recently made money transfer transactions to a suspicious bank account or e-wallet.
“People are also encouraged to download the Whoscall application from the Google Play store or the Apple store to determine whether or not to answer a phone call.”
Mohd Azman advised the public before making any financial transaction, to check phone numbers and bank accounts using the Check Scammers CCID application or the website http://semakmule.rmp.gov.my.
“Visit the official social media accounts of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department @JSJKPDRM and @CYBERCRIMEALERTRMP on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok for the most up-to-date information regarding fraud modus operandi,” he added. — DayakDaily
