Over RM229,000 lost to scams via text messages

KUALA LUMPUR: SMS-based scams are on the rise with 18 cases recorded to date, Bukit Aman revealed. Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said losses were estimated at RM229,866.

“The latest tactic involves victims reportedly receiving SMS’ from telecommunication companies. The messages will claim that the victim had been awarded reward points and that they had to claim them before expiry.