Over 14,000 online scam cases, online purchases record most number, says IGP


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 14,140 online scam cases which resulted in RM482mil in losses were recorded between January and August, says Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani.

The Inspector-General of Police said it showed a reduction of 6,561 cases compared with 20,701 cases with RM560 in losses during the same period last year.

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