The awareness campaign will start tomorrow and focus on scams involving phone calls, SMS messages and bank transaction authentication codes.
The companies involved are Altel, Celcom, Digi, Maxis, Merchantrade, Pavocomms, RedOne, RedTone, Time, Telekom Malaysia, TuneTalk, U Mobile, Webe, XOX and Yes. “They also involve private bodies, such as banks, scamming potential victims into believing that they have issues with the authorities, forcing them to disclose their personal and financial information,” it said.
During the campaign, announcements related to information as well as tips to identify fraudulent activity and steps that can be taken will be shared on various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and websites.Those found involved can be charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code while fixed line or mobile phone numbers found to be used in fraudulent activities could be terminated under Section 263 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.