MCMC blocks 3,150 social media posts with scam elements

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 3,150 social media posts containing elements of fraud and phishing were blocked by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) from Jan 1 to Sept 30, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching said the action involved 1,471 websites, 2,871 Facebook posts, 254 WhatsApp messages, 13 Instagram posts, 11 Telegram messages, and a TikTok video.