PUTRAJAYA: The public is advised to be on the alert for emails and other messages claiming to be from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), asking recipients to provide their personal details to enable them to claim cash prizes.
In a statement today, the MCMC said it does not issue messages asking the public to claim cash prizes under a bonus scheme offered by a telecommunications company.
It said according to the Cyber Intelligence Monitoring Network, victims receive "MCMC" messages claiming that he or she has an unresolved transaction with Telekom Malaysia Berhad: a cash prize of RM270,000 under the TM Family Gift Bonus scheme.
"Avoid giving personal details such as card and bank account numbers to unknown individuals," the MCMC said.
Members of the public can lodge complaints on the matter via the MCMC's hotline 1 800 188 030; or WhatsApp (016 220 6262); or email (aduanskmm@mcmc.gov.my); or https://aduan.skmm.gov.my. - Bernama