Teo: Over RM300mil lost to online scams on FB, Instagram since 2021

By VENESA DEVI

KULAI: More than RM300mil in losses have been reported since 2021 due to online scams through Facebook and Instagram, says Teo Nie Ching.

The Deputy Communications and Digital Minister said that in the first six months of this year, losses amounting to RM60mil have been reported linking Facebook and RM25mil for Instagram.

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