KUCHING: A warning has been issued to the public regarding a fraud syndicate that is exploiting the official Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) logo to send mass emails containing offers of discounted traffic violation settlements to personal email accounts.
The fraudulent email claims that the recipient has unresolved traffic violations that necessitate immediate payment.
If the payment is not made promptly, the recipients can face legal actions and recipients are instructed to make a payment online or through a provided link.
Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri has clarified that the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department has never employed email platforms to issue summons or settle traffic violations.
The Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID), Cyber Crime Alert PDRM, and CyberSecurity Malaysia have also refuted any association with the PDRM summons scam.
“In response, the public is strongly advised to exercise caution and refrain from opening any emails from unknown senders.
“It is crucial to verify the authenticity of such emails with the relevant authorities before taking any action,” he said.
To further safeguard against falling victim to such scams, Comm Mohd Azman recommended using the Check Scammers CCID application or visiting http://semakmule.rmp.gov.my to verify the legitimacy of a suspect’s phone number and bank account before engaging in any financial transactions.
For those who suspect they have become victims of cyber fraud, including phone scams, love scams, e-commerce fraud, or non-existent loan scams, as well as individuals who have recently made money transfers into other persons’ bank accounts or E-Wallet, they can call the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 for assistance.
Additionally, the public are encouraged to contact the CCID Infoline at 013-2111222 for guidance and information related to online crime cases.
