Scammers going into overdrive during pandemic


PETALING JAYA: As more Malaysians are reeling from the economic fallout due to the Covid-19 pandemic, scammers are also going into overdrive to make a fast buck.

According to reports, there was a 20% increase in phone or Macau scam cases during the movement control order (MCO) period from March 18 to May 18, with losses amounting to RM480,000.

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