The Week That Was: Staying safe online


Look out for scammers sending messages with malicious links on WhatsApp. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star

It pays to be alert about possible scammers lurking on social media.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is warning the public to beware of unsolicited messages from unknown parties offering them a chance to generate income during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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