KUCHING: The public is advised to always be sceptical to avoid being duped in light of threats from cybercriminals or scammers, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
He pointed out that cybercriminals are also taking advantage of technological advancements to enhance their capabilities and knowledge.
Fahmi said it's not only organisations but also individual users, including the educated and professionals, who have fallen victim to online scams and fraud.
"The techniques and modus operandi employed by these scammers have become increasingly devious and well-planned," he said at the opening ceremony of the Sarawak-level 2023 National Anti-Scam Tour Programme here today.
Fahmi pointed to reports from enforcement agencies and the media, stating that cases of scams and online fraud occur nearly every day, indicating that the threat remains widespread.
The two-day programme, jointly organised by CyberSecurity Malaysia, CelcomDigi in collaboration with Gabungan Bertindak Anti-Scam (GBAS) and supported by the Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD), is being held from today at the Borneo Cultures Museum Auditorium here.
It aims to share information about the current cyber security landscape, types of scam threats, the latest modus operandi as well as tips and best practices to avoid becoming scam victims.
Meanwhile, Fahmi said to curb scams and online fraud, the government has established the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) as a call centre that receives reports and helps block the flow of victims' money.
He said scam victims can contact the NSRC line at 997 which operates every day. --BERNAMA