What it is?
Victims may receive calls from scammers who impersonate authorities such as Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), or Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN). These scammers use tactics that create a sense of urgency and fear, pressuring victims into transferring money to resolve fabricated enforcement issues.
How it works?
1. Scammers pretend to be officials from BNM, PDRM, or LHDN, claiming that there are serious issues or investigations involving the victim. They may assert situations such as:
- "You are under investigation."
- "You have overdue payments."
- "There is an uncollected parcel in your name."
- "You have won a cash prize or lottery."
2. The scammers create fear by presenting fictitious threats designed to make the victim panic. They might claim:
- "There’s a court order against you."
- "Authorities have frozen your bank account."
3. They pressure the victim to transfer money immediately, claiming this will help them avoid severe consequences like arrest or legal penalties.
4. Once the victim transfers the money, the scammers vanish, and the victim realizes that there was no actual enforcement issue or investigation.
What do I do?
1. If you receive such a call, do not panic. Hang up and verify the information by contacting the official agency directly using a trusted phone number or visiting their official website.
2. Refuse any requests for immediate payment and seek clarification from the official source.
3. Report the call to the relevant authorities if you suspect it is a scam.