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Kisah Benar: Scam Siber – Over 4 million Malaysians reached through real-life scam stories

CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) and Media Prima’s recent collaboration to intensify scam awareness nationwide through TV3’s iconic crime show 999, have reached over 4 million Malaysians. The three-month Kisah Benar: Scam Siber series turned real scam cases into relatable stories. The 13-episode series unpacked different types of online scams including love scam, fake job, phishing, deepfake fraud and fake investments. The series shed light into the evolving scam tactics, red flags and the emotional toll experienced by victims to help viewers understand various types of scams and fraudulent activities. Each episode reminded viewers to be constantly vigilant and provided expert insights on ways to avoid falling victim to online scams. The campaign was also extended online, reaching more Malaysians through short videos and full episodes on Tonton. It sparked nationwide conversations to encourage safer digital habits. This initiative is part of CelcomDigi’s ongoing fight against scams ...
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Malaysians Think They Can Outsmart Scammers But 73% Still Fall Victim

Survey highlights the overconfidence gap, with even the most confident Malaysians losing an average of RM4,844.70 [1] last year.   Scammed! For many, despite the numerous reports and news, it is usually the case of ‘this is something that happens to others.” Until it happens to you! Despite having strong confidence in spotting scams, many Malaysians still fall victim, revealing a troubling gap between awareness and prevention. According to the newly released 2025 State of Scams in Malaysia report by Gogolook and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), 85% of Malaysian respondents encountered a scam in the past year, and 73% were actually scammed. This is despite three-quarters of Malaysian adults feeling confident in their ability to recognise scams, with 14% claiming they can “always” spot one.   Another interesting finding is that 82% of those most likely to have experienced scams possess a high level of education with 78% of them being millennials.  ...
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