ATM Scam: Bank Negara Identity Theft

Scam Likelihood: 100%
Targets: Anyone

The Story:

You receive a call from a telecoms operator with a message that you ha ve a huge outstanding payment.

Immediately, you press "0" upon hearing the options to be connected to the customer service. The officer then explain that the outstanding bill is for UniFi VIP20 which was registered under your name. But you did not sign up for the service.

Online IQ Test / Text Quiz

Scam Likelihood: 100%
Targets: Kids, Teenagers

The Story:

After a long day of work online, a advertisement caught your eyes. It is a free IQ test.

"It's me!" Emergency Phone Call

Scam Likelihood: 100%
Targets: Parents, Grandparents

The Story:

"It's me! It's me!" The person over the phone shouts in panic.

Telephone Lottery Scam

Scam Likelihood: 100%

The Story:

You received a call and the caller congrats you on winning the lottery in a country abroad. After confirming your identity, the "lottery officials" now explained that in order for them to transfer the money overseas, they will require a processing fee and attempt to extract a payment and/or bank details on the spot.

Lucky Draw SMS: Shell Malaysia

Scam Likelihood: 100%
Targets: Everyone

The Story:

You received a text message saying you won a prize / cash prize in one of Shell Malaysia's lucky draw. To retrieved your prize, you will be required to call the number provided, which will attempt to get a processing fee and/or your bank details.

Cheap "Stolen" Phone

Scam Likelihood: 90%

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The Story:

You were walking on the streets or sitting in your favourite Mamak place and a fellow approached you to sell you a phone that he apparently just stole from a car or a phone shop. He claimed the phone to be one of the lastest model and is selling it to you for an extremely low price.