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Investigations found that the scam syndicates typically use social media and instant messaging applications, offering part-time jobs that promise quick and high earnings before asking victims to make advance payments into mule accounts. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Investigations found that the scam syndicates typically use social media and instant messaging applications, offering part-time jobs that promise quick and high earnings before asking victims to make advance payments into mule accounts. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
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Part-time job scam cases up 146 per cent, losses exceed RM200 million
KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 8,484 cases of part-time job scams were reported nationwide from Jan 1 to...
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Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo
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Nine in 10 Malaysians read scam alerts from banks, says banking industry
KUALA LUMPUR - Nine in 10 Malaysians actively read scam-related alerts, with satisfaction levels...
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
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Medical practitioner loses RM8.7 million in savings to online investment scam
JOHOR BAHRU - A 53-year-old medical practitioner lost her savings of RM8.7 million after falling...
Forced criminality takes place in various business premises such as casinos, hotels and entertainment centres. - AFP file photo
Forced criminality takes place in various business premises such as casinos, hotels and entertainment centres. - AFP file photo
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Trafficking for forced criminality likely to worsen without stronger laws, enforcement, say experts
KUALA LUMPUR - In the past, human trafficking crimes were mostly associated with the sex trade but...
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
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Lured through social media: Woman’s nightmare with online "mentor"
SHAH ALAM - A young woman endured a harrowing chapter in her life after falling for the deceptive...
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Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo
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Online scam leaves retiree RM134,000 poorer
KUANTAN - A woman retiree lost more than RM134,000 after falling victim to a fraudulent investment...
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Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123rf photo
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Plantation manager loses over RM200,000 to investment scam
KUALA TERENGGANU - A plantation manager lost RM205,983 after falling victim to a non-existent...
Photo for illustration purpose only. - File photo
Photo for illustration purpose only. - File photo
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Housewife loses RM130,000 in online job scam
MIRI - A local housewife, in her 50s, suffered losses amounting to RM130,000 after falling for an...
Photo for illustration purpose only. - FILE PIX
Photo for illustration purpose only. - FILE PIX
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Physiotherapist loses RM234,000 in fake Bybit investment scheme
KUANTAN - A physiotherapist at a private medical centre, here lost RM234,000, after being tricked...
Social media users need to be mindful that scams are an entrenched part of social media and being duped by scams can happen to anyone. (Photo source 123rf)
Social media users need to be mindful that scams are an entrenched part of social media and being duped by scams can happen to anyone. (Photo source 123rf)
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How NOT to fall victim to social media scams
With June 30 being World Social Media Day, it could also be a time to reflect on the dangers posed...
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WHILE ice cream counters, popcorn stations and dessert bars have long been staples at wedding receptions, a new concept is beginning to capture guests’ attention - the ‘veggie bar’, featuring fresh vegetables as take-home gifts.
WHILE ice cream counters, popcorn stations and dessert bars have long been staples at wedding receptions, a new concept is beginning to capture guests’ attention - the ‘veggie bar’, featuring fresh vegetables as take-home gifts.
Forget candy, this entrepreneur is serving fresh vegetables as wedding goodies
Aghniny said the film's central themes of maternal love and sacrifice resonated deeply with her and struck an emotional chord. - Photo by Bernama
Aghniny said the film's central themes of maternal love and sacrifice resonated deeply with her and struck an emotional chord. - Photo by Bernama
Aghniny Haque dedicates role in 'Khadam' to her mother
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
World Cup fever is back, so are ACL injuries, why enthusiasm isn't enough to prevent...
Hidden high in Malaysia's forest canopies, the giant Malaysian leaf insect spends its life masquerading as a leaf, swaying gently in the breeze and often escaping notice even from experienced nature enthusiasts. Photo by Bernama
Hidden high in Malaysia's forest canopies, the giant Malaysian leaf insect spends its life masquerading as a leaf, swaying gently in the breeze and often escaping notice even from experienced nature enthusiasts. Photo by Bernama
Leaf insects may hold clues to forest health - Researcher
Malaysian cave diving expert Lee Kian Lie. Photo by Bernama
Malaysian cave diving expert Lee Kian Lie. Photo by Bernama
Malaysian cave diver calls Laos rescue his toughest mission in 13 years
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Viral ‘foreigner-built’ flat in Kajang actually occupied by locals, police say
Naazron (inset) stated that the police, alongside the Selangor Immigration Department, had previously conducted a joint enforcement operation under Ops Kutip in the area on February 28 last year.
Naazron (inset) stated that the police, alongside the Selangor Immigration Department, had previously conducted a joint enforcement operation under Ops Kutip in the area on February 28 last year.
Man breaks leg after alleged impact from world's largest tipping bucket at Penang water park
A man's family holiday at a Penang water theme park ended in a medical emergency after he suffered a severe leg fracture requiring surgery.
A man's family holiday at a Penang water theme park ended in a medical emergency after he suffered a severe leg fracture requiring surgery.
Police arrest mother of two children who fell from Tampoi apartment
Police have arrested the mother of a girl who died and her brother who was seriously injured after the children are believed to have fallen from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi on Sunday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Police have arrested the mother of a girl who died and her brother who was seriously injured after the children are believed to have fallen from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi on Sunday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
A collapsed building is seen after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. - (Photo by Edwin Espejo / AFP)
A collapsed building is seen after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. - (Photo by Edwin Espejo / AFP)
Seven-year-old girl killed by stepsister after quarrel over mobile phone dispute, body hidden in wardrobe
Region 7 Police Commander Lieutenant General Pisit Tanprasert said investigations found the victim was believed to have been killed at their home in Ban Thi Khrong, Tambon Prang Phle, on the afternoon of May 30. Photo: Piyarach Chongcharoen
Region 7 Police Commander Lieutenant General Pisit Tanprasert said investigations found the victim was believed to have been killed at their home in Ban Thi Khrong, Tambon Prang Phle, on the afternoon of May 30. Photo: Piyarach Chongcharoen
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