Most Malaysians fall victim to scammers, survey shows


PETALING JAYA: Nearly three in four Malaysians fell victim to scams in the past year despite most saying they could easily spot one, a new survey has found, highlighting a growing “overconfidence gap” in digital safety.

The 2025 State of Scams in Malaysia report by Gogolook and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) stated that 85% of respondents encountered a scam attempt and 73% admitted being deceived.

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