Bursa Malaysia Berhad is asking the public to remain vigilant of phone scams, as there are has been recent cases of scams where the caller fraudulently represents himself as a Board Member of Bursa Malaysia, asking for donations.
The Exchange reminds the public that it does not endorse any unlicensed activities, nor would any of its Board Members or staff make such requests for donations via telephone or WhatsApp calls, text messages, or any other online channels. The regulator strongly advises those receiving such calls to be careful and not entertain invitations to “participate” in such schemes or requests for donation.
This alert issued is part of the ongoing public service initiative to educate members of the public against online scams.
If anyone comes across such activities, these are the advice to follow:
▪ Do not reply to suspicious e-mails, text messages, or calls requesting donations,
▪ Do not click on web addresses or emails that misrepresent an authorised institution,
▪ Verify whether the business is licensed, approved, or authorised by the relevant regulatory bodies,
▪ Never share your personal details, such as your identity card number, passwords, or bank account number, and
▪ Report to the authorities if you have been harassed or pressured to make a transaction, investment, or receive money deposits.
