Messages from MCMC asking to claim cash prizes are scams

PUTRAJAYA – Members of the public are reminded not to fall victim to emails or messages from those claiming to be the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) if recipients are asked to surrender personal details to claim cash prizes.

MCMC in a statement today said it has never issued any emails or messages to the public, asking them to claim cash prizes under a bonus scheme offered by a telco company.

Monitoring conducted by the Cyber Intelligence Monitoring Network found that victims would receive a message claiming that they had an unresolved transaction with Telekom Malaysia Berhad, namely a cash prize of RM270,000 given under the TM Family Gift Bonus scheme.

“Avoid giving personal details such as card and bank account numbers to unknown individuals,” MCMC said adding that using its logo without permission is also an offence.

Members of the public can lodge complaints via MCMC hotline at 1 800 188 030 or WhatsApp (016 220 6262) or email ([email protected]) or through https://aduan.skmm.gov.my. – Bernama, October 10, 2020