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    How to spot scam apps

    Scam apps: How to spot and avoid them


    Did you know that one of the top scams are scam apps? Scam apps are especially dangerous because of how they can control your device and steal your money!

    How do scam apps get onto your devices?

    Scammers will first trick you into chatting with them (via online ads for cleaning services and promotions or via dating app chats). Then, they will send you an .apk file or link to install an unverified app.


    Do not tap


    Once you download the app, the scammer will be minutes away from hacking your device.

    Safety tip: Don’t ever tap on files or links sent through chats.

    What can scam apps actually do?

    1. Control your device, access your apps and make/approve transfers
    2. Lead you to fake payment pages that sends your bank username and password directly to the scammer
    3. Steal your SMSes which contain your TAC/OTP number


    Deny it


    How do you avoid scam apps?

    • NEVER download apps via chat or links (.apk file)
    • NEVER ALLOW permission for apps to view/control/access your device
    • NEVER jailbreak/root your devices


    Suspect you’ve been scammed? Here’s what you should do

    Immediately call UOB’s 24/7 Fraud hotline at 03-2612 8100 or the National Scam Response Center (NSRC) at 997, and make a police report.

    Stay safe and stay tuned to the hashtag #JanganKenaScam on social media for more scam alerts and online safety tips!

    We take your concerns about scams very seriously and always strive to do better.

    As part of our continuous scam awareness efforts, we’re working with Rakuten Insights to better understand your concerns about scams and fraud.

    Your feedback will help us create better educational content for you.

    This will only take a short time and we would highly appreciate if you could tell us what you think:

    Visit https://research.net/r/Rakuten7

    Berwaspada dengan aplikasi yang mencurigakan. Jika terdapat paparan meminta kebenaran untuk mengambil alih peranti anda, jangan benarkan dan padam aplikasi tersebut. Jika terkena scam, segera hubungi 03-2612 8100 atau Pusat Respons Scam Kebangsaan di 997 (8am - 8pm, setiap hari) dan buat laporan polis.

    #JanganKenaScam


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    Scammers are making fake profiles on dating apps! Remember to never tap on links sent via chats. These could be fake websites with fake app store icons that download scam apps to hack your device. If you’ve been scammed, immediately call UOB’s 24/7 Fraud hotline at 03-2612 8100 or the National Scam Response Centre at 997 (8am-8pm daily) and make a police report.
    #JanganKenaScam 


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    Scammers are pretending to be LHDN. If you receive phone calls, emails or SMSes about tax payments or refunds, it’s a scam. Here are some tips:

    1. Never transfer to unknown bank accounts.

    2. LHDN officers/authorities will never ask for your username and password.

    3. LHDN will not ask you to click on links to receive tax refunds. If you’ve been scammed, immediately call UOB’s 24/7 Fraud hotline at 03-2612 8100 or the National Scam Response Centre at 997 (8am-8pm daily) and make a police report.


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    Waspada dengan 3 taktik scam paling popular sempena Hari Raya ini! Sekiranya anda terkena scam, segera hubungi +6 03-2612 8100 atau Pusat Respons Scam Kebangsaan di talian 997 (antara 8 pagi - 8 malam, setiap hari) dan membuat laporan polis.

    #JanganKenaScam

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    Bank Negara Malaysia’s LIBOR transition signposts requires UOB Malaysia to cease new issuance of LIBOR referencing contracts by 31 December 2021. On 22 October 2021, BNM published an e-brochure that emphasises the urgency for bank customers to be prepared for the transition from LIBOR to RFRs. 

    Please download the brochure for more information.

    Download

    For registration, please click here - https://www.fenetwork.my/flm2021/finale/register/