Cases & News About The Phishing
Welcome to the Real Phishing Cases page. We present an in-depth look at actual cyber events that have occurred in Malaysia. Our goal is to provide you with a complete grasp of the most critical security concerns that companies and individuals face today. Examining these real-world events will provide you with significant insights into the nature of cyber threats, attacker strategies, and the devastating impact these occurrences have on various sectors.
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Job scams on the Internet via social media
A Seremban woman fell victim to an online employment fraud and lost RM200,000. A message regarding part-time job was sent to the victim through Telegram. She was told by the fraudster that to get paid for the work she completed, she had to put money into an account. The victim chose to accept the offer because of the promised commission. The scammer left after receiving the money
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Advertisements on social media for a fake job offer
Scammers in Malaysia are targeting people through fake job postings on Instagram. These imposters create attractive job advertisements that offer high income and generous benefits. When victims indicate interest, they are pressured to join WhatsApp groups through a link, provide personal information, or pay various fees, which ultimately leads to fraud.
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Internet fraud about investments
A Businessman in Johor was duped into paying RM 733,597 in a fraudulent employment investment plan before being forced to make more payments to withdraw the promised earnings. An assistant manager lost RM 472,400 in a fraudulent overseas university share transaction after his money looked to have increased significantly but he was unable to withdraw the proceeds.
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Phone scam by a fake policeman
A Malaysian teacher who was accused of misusing a phone line by a digital communications officer was then convinced to submit money by a bogus police officer in order to avoid criminal prosecution. Furthermore, the victim requested for a loan and conducted many transactions in his bank account, resulting in a loss of RM135,150.
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Scam calls from untrue government officials
Fatimah was duped by fraudulent bank employees who claimed to be involved in unlawful activities and account operations. In addition, the fraudsters pretended to be government agents and attempted to persuade her to visit a bank to withdraw RM150,000. Siti, an experienced bank officer, identified the fraud and encouraged the victim to report it.