News & Reviews:   scam

Samsung Malaysia recently announced that their Samsung Galaxy S26 series phones can now answer unknown calls with a new feature called “Call Screening”. Instead of blocking out the call, you can activate it for an unknown caller. 

Yesterday, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court ordered Maybank to pay RM166000 to Chan Yan Li for failing to prevent suspicious transactions that emptied her account. That said, what should you know about it?

Meta has finally been sued for allegedly allowing these scam ads to continue to run rampant without any action being taken. The class action lawsuit was filed by Santa Clara County on behalf of California residents who say these scam ads violate state law. That said, what should you know about it?

With the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 on the horizon, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is warning football fans to stay vigilant as scammers ramp up attacks ahead of the tournament. With global excitement building for the tournament, cybercriminals are exploiting the hype through fake websites, phishing emails, and fraudulent promotions designed to steal money and personal data.

Recently, authorities in Cambodia have carried out a major operation against an online scam syndicate, underscoring the growing scale and sophistication of cross-border cybercrime in the region. According to a report by Bernama today, a total of 49 individuals were arrested during the raid, with several foreign nationals among those detained.

Cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky have uncovered a wave of Ramadan-themed online scams that attempt to hijack users’ Telegram accounts by impersonating government aid programmes. The scam campaign targets internet users by exploiting the festive season and the expectation of financial assistance during Ramadan. Victims are tricked into sharing personal information through fake websites that resemble official aid portals.

Today, Google has introduced a new certification requirement for financial services advertisers targeting Malaysia, aimed at strengthening protections against online financial scams. The new measure, known as Financial Services Verification (FSV), adds an additional layer of security to Google’s existing financial products and services advertising policies.

Recently, Google’s Scam Detection feature has arrived for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. So, what should you know about it?

In a continuous effort to battle online scams, Maxis has rolled out an integrated artificial intelligence-powered network firewall, designed to combat digital fraud across both voice and SMS traffic. The system has been operational since January 2026 and forms part of the company’s broader multi-layered security framework aimed at delivering safer connectivity for customers.

During the long weekend, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) successfully dismantled a scam operation that used fake mobile base stations to intercept networks and distribute fraudulent SMS messages in Genting Highlands. In a media statement dated 31 January 2026, MCMC confirmed that the operation was successfully neutralised following continuous technical monitoring and network analysis.