MCMC reveals fraud attempts targeting Jaringan Prihatin recipients

In a statement, MCMC reminded the public to always be vigilant with phone calls or SMSes received from unknown and suspicious parties. — Relaxnews

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has revealed that there was an attempt to deceive the public through phone calls or short messaging service (SMS) by parties posing as representatives of a service provider and offering RM300 through the Jaringan Prihatin programme.

MCMC said the users contacted would be asked to provide personal information such as their identity card number, ATM card number and the three digit-card verification number (CCV) on the back of the ATM card to the unknown party.