MCMC bans SMS with hyperlinks, callback numbers, and personal info requests from Sept 1

Any member of the public who is still receiving such an SMS can submit a complaint to MCMC through the website aduan.mcmc.gov.my with details about the phone number or short code as well as a screenshot of the message received. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is enforcing a directive to block short messaging service or SMS with prohibited content including hyperlinks, personal information requests and callback numbers from Sept 1.

In a statement, the Commission said that the enforcement aims to safeguard users from the growing risk of SMS-based scams, which are frequently exploited by criminals posing as legitimate entities from both the private and public sectors in their attempts to defraud unsuspecting victims.