Financial Safety

Loan sharks or ‘Along’ as they are popularly known amongst Malaysians, are illegal money lenders that usually target the desperate and the poor.

Many Malaysians have fallen for online love scams during the pandemic, causing them to lose thousands of ringgit or more. If you’re one of the victims (or want to avoid becoming one), read below to find out how to spot and avoid romance scammers.

Since the beginning of the Movement Control Order (MCO), many Malaysians have become victims of frauds and scams. Some of the scams include face mask scam, PPE fraud, scam calls, EPF scam, investment scam, Pos Malaysia scam and more. Read these 7 types of COVID-19 scams you need to be aware of so that you…

CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd recently collaborated with GBG, an identity management, location intelligence and fraud prevention company to launch CTOS IDGuard as a platform to prevent application fraud within the banking industry in Malaysia. Here’s what you need to know about CTOS IDGuard and how it can be useful for both banks and customers.

From online scams to investment scams, scammers are still active and rampant, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many scammers took advantage and made many Malaysians fall for different types of fraud schemes and scams. If you’ve become a victim, what can you do and where to report? Read more find out and learn how to…

  Are credit cards safe? Although credit cards may receive a bad reputation at times, it is actually a safe payment method, provided you use it right and practice caution when faced with potential security risks. Credit cards are safer to use compared to cash because, in the event that a theft happens, the chances…

If it sounds too good to be true then most times, it is. This is one of the red flags of a scam and you should listen to your instinct if alarm bells start to ring. Scams usually promise their victims a large financial gain for minimal work or effort. But there are many other…

We share our knowledge on the inner workings of MLM companies, and gave tips on how you can spot the red flags so you don’t fall for MLM scams on BFM: The Business Radio Station. Scroll down to listen to the full interview.

*Updated on 19th Dec 2017 Did you know that Malaysians are the most vulnerable to internet scams according to a survey by Telenor Group?