Online scam cases jump 87pc to 66,204 this year, losses near RM3b, says IGP (opens original article in a new tab)

Online scam cases in Malaysia rose 87% to 66,204 this year, with financial losses nearing RM3 billion, according to the IGP.

• Online scam cases increased 87% to 66,204 this year
• Financial losses from scams reached RM2.97 billion last year
• Investment scams caused the highest financial losses at RM1.47 billion