Malaysia

Cops warn public against scams using PDRM and MyBayar names

The Royal Malaysia Police have issued a warning to the public over scam messages falsely claiming unpaid toll charges or traffic offences

Updated 5 months ago · Published on 03 Jan 2026 2:27PM

Cops warn public against scams using PDRM and MyBayar names
Authorities warn neither the police nor the Road Transport Department issue payment notices through random links or messaging apps - January 3, 2025

THE Royal Malaysia Police have urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes that misuse the names of PDRM and MyBayar PDRM, allegedly linked to outstanding toll payments or traffic offences.

The Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department said the syndicates’ modus operandi involves sending messages containing random links that lead to websites designed to closely resemble official PDRM portals.

“Victims will be instructed to click the ‘Pay Now’ button before being asked to provide personal or banking details.

“PDRM and the Road Transport Department have never sent payment notices via random links or through WhatsApp,” the department said in a statement posted on Facebook today.

Police emphasised that members of the public should not click on suspicious links or disclose any banking information to unknown parties.

They advised that all information related to summonses or payments should be verified only through official government websites or at authorised agency counters.

“PDRM also urges the public to report any attempted scams to the police or to the Commercial Crime Investigation Department’s Scam Response Centre for further action,” the statement said.January 3, 2025

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