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Online scams in Malaysia have evolved into a complex, borderless threat that touches not only policing but also financial systems, communications platforms, and public trust. Photo for illustrative purposes only. - Photo: Illustrated via Canva

ABS said the 24-hour cooling off period provides time for victims to cancel a transaction should they come to detect the scam. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only

The victim only realised she had been duped after carrying out checks and verification before lodging a police report. - 123RF photo

A retiree lost RM525,000 after being deceived by a syndicate operating a non-existent cryptocurrency investment. Photo for illustration purpose only - 123RF photo

The victim grew suspicious when the price of the car exceeded the advertised amount and soon realised he had been duped. - 123RF photo

Policemen shield themselves from rocks thrown by protesters after setting fire to a trailer van near Malacanang Palace in Manila. Photo by Ted Aljibe/AFP

Liek Hou had criticised PCM for not delivering on their promise of rewarding him RM60,000 for capturing gold in the Paris Paralympics a year after the showpiece event. - Photo: FACEBOOK / Cheah Liek Hou 謝儮好

Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo

The Pahang Palace has denied claims that Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, has offered assistance to the public via TikTok or any other social media platform. - Photo source: Kesultanan Pahang/FB

Batu Pahat police chief Assistant Commissioner Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the victim was enticed by a Facebook advertisement on April 2, which promised high returns.