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Besmartstayalert Letsfightscammertogether Keratan Akhbar Pilihan Beware Of Investment Scams On Telegram

Published: 06 Jan 2023 3.41 AM Updated: 17 Jul 2026 3.32 AM
Read further on the New Straits Times' article attached of the modus operandi and how to avoid investment scams.
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Malaysia has seen a spike in investment scams on the Telegram Messenger application. With more than 700 million active users, the platform has become a favourite among scammers and hackers to lure unsuspecting users.

Earlier this week, a Form Six student lost RM22,300 after he was scammed through a fake investment scheme via the Telegram app.
A few days ago, Communications and Digital Minister, Tuan Fahmi Fadzil, via Twitter, urged people to be wary of fraud-related activities on messaging apps as the number of cases is increasing. He advised people who have been added to these groups to immediately contact the police.

Read further on the New Straits Times' article attached of the modus operandi and how to avoid investment scams.
 
ArticlePublished 06 Jan 2023 3.41 AMUpdated 17 Jul 2026 3.32 AM