PDRM issues alert on fake MySejahtera SMS promising Covid-19 financial assistance


MySejahtera said it is in the process of reporting the fake SMS scam to MCMC. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has issued an alert on a phishing scam involving the MySejahtera app and the Touch 'n Go ewallet.

In a post on its Cyber Crime Alert Page, PDRM urged the public to beware of an SMS claiming that MySejahtera has credited Covid-19 financial assistance to their Touch 'n Go ewallet. They will be asked to click on a link taking them to a fake Touch 'n Go website.

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