Police: Beware of mule account scam


Rising threat: Cases of mule accounts are increasing in Malaysia and spreading to school, college and university students.

PETALING JAYA: Money ruins friendships. There is some truth to that, especially when one over-extends their trust by sharing their private banking details with friends.

A quick survey by The Star showed that one out of four students share their bank accounts, debit and credit card details and personal identification numbers (PIN) because they trust their friends.

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