Malaysian cops warn public of new scam using Android app
Using information submitted while making purchases, scammers could transfer money from victim accounts, police said.
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Malaysian cops nab 25 nationwide over sale of fake Covid-19 vaccination certs
Those arrested include three doctors, three nurses, 11 members of the public, seven agents and a clinic employee.
Young women in Singapore targeted in ‘leaked photo’ scams
Such scams are elaborately designed to induce victims' sense of urgency to respond, says a psychologist.
Increase in crypto crimes could leave crypto investors could be vulnerable: report
A report, by blockchain data firm Chainalysis, revealed that US$8.6 billion of cryptocurrency was laundered last year, up by 30 per cent from 2020.
Filipino teachers lose savings to bank cyberscam
Several cases of teachers falling victim to a phishing scam are being reported, despite “safe” banking systems.
Former Cambodian general’s appeal over lockdown breach fails
Ung Chanthouk, a former National Police two-star general, was arrested for violating the government-imposed lockdown orders.
In India’s surveillance hotspot, facial recognition taken to court
The Indian government has said the automated facial recognition system being implemented nationwide would prevent crime.
Fake vaccination certs: Johor cops nab syndicate members
The syndicate, which has been operating for about a month, also issued digital certificates to at least 30 people by charging up to RM650 each.
OCBC to probe into gaps in processes against scams, authorities mulling action
Nearly 470 customers lost at least S$8.5 million to fraudulent fund transfers in December last year.
Threat from Malaysians in far-flung radicalisation camps
Some of these camps have been described as the “most dangerous camps in the world” with a huge presence of ISIS elements and regular killings