MySejahtera SMS scam: MCMC blocks access to fake website

MCMC said it discovered that irresponsible parties have manipulated the ‘GOV’ SMS ID for scams. SMSes from GOV are meant for public service announcements related to initiatives by ministries and government agencies. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said it has blocked access to a fake website set up by scammers to steal personal information from MySejahtera users.

In a statement today (Aug 5), MCMC urged members of the public to ignore SMSes claiming to be from the app that contain details about Covid-19 financial aid purportedly being credited to their Touch ‘n Go ewallet.