Spike in cyber scams during MCO, RM6.7mil in losses reported

SHAH ALAM: Police have noticed a spike in cyber scams during the movement control order (MCO) period, which began on March 18.

Selangor Covid-19 special spokesman Asst Comm Muhammad Yazid Muhammad Yew said despite an overall dip in the crime index in the first four months of 2020, police had received about 29% more reports on scams from April 1 to 27 this year compared to the same period last year.