Fraud SMS Scammer

One notable case of SMS fraud in Malaysia is the "Macau Scam," which has been prevalent in the country since 2013. The scam typically involves the victim receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer or bank officer. The scammer will then inform the victim that they are involved in a money laundering case or have outstanding debts, and threaten them with legal action unless they transfer money to a specified account.

In 2018, the Malaysian police busted a major Macau Scam syndicate that had been operating in the country and arrested 14 individuals. The syndicate had reportedly scammed victims out of millions of ringgit through a sophisticated operation that involved using fake identities, voice-changing software, and spoofed phone numbers.

Another SMS scam that has affected Malaysia is the "Parcel Scam," where victims receive a text message informing them that a parcel is waiting for them and providing a link to track the delivery. Clicking on the link will either download malware onto the victim's device or redirect them to a phishing website where they are asked to provide personal information or pay a fee to receive the parcel.

To protect themselves from SMS scams, Malaysians are advised to be wary of unsolicited messages or calls, never reveal personal or financial information to strangers, and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.