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JPJ warns public over fake job adverts using QR codes and official logo

The Department stresses that the postings are fake and intended to mislead and potentially defraud jobseekers

Updated 3 months ago · Published on 28 Apr 2026 6:11PM

JPJ warns public over fake job adverts using QR codes and official logo
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) cautions against fraudulent job vacancy advertisements circulating online that use QR codes and the agency’s official logo - April 28, 2026

THE Road Transport Department (JPJ) has warned members of the public not to fall victim to fake job vacancy advertisements circulating online that feature QR codes and misuse the department’s official logo.

In a statement, the department said it had received complaints regarding the fraudulent advertisements and confirmed that the postings are not legitimate.

“JPJ wishes to emphasise that the advertisement is fake. Members of the public are advised not to be easily deceived by promotions circulated through advertisements or unauthorised accounts in order to avoid any confusion and financial losses,” the department said.

Translated, JPJ said the advertisement is fake and urged the public not to be easily deceived by promotional content spread through unauthorised advertisements or accounts, in order to avoid confusion and financial loss.

The department advised the public to verify any information directly with JPJ before responding to job offers or online promotions.

It also encouraged the public to channel official complaints or inquiries through the government’s public complaints portal at [https://jpj.spab.gov.my/](https://jpj.spab.gov.my/).

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