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Jail for ex-sales agent linked to multi-million-dollar gold investment scam

Jail for ex-sales agent linked to multi-million-dollar gold investment scam The Straits Times

The Straits Times13/03/2025Read source
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Shopee customers lost $399,000 in 2024 after making payments outside app to scammers

The Straits Times reports that Shopee customers lost SGD 399,000 in 2024 after making payments to scammers outside the official app. The incident highlights the risks of conducting transactions through unofficial channels. Malaysian consumers should only use official payment methods within verified platforms and never transfer funds outside secure applications.

The Straits Times24/01/2025Read source

QNET’s Decades of Growth and Success Show It’s Not a Scam

QNET’s Decades of Growth and Success Show It’s Not a Scam The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper17/01/2025Read source
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3 popular online scams during sales seasons & how M’sian shoppers can avoid them

Vulcan Post outlines three popular online scams that occur during sales seasons and provides guidance on how Malaysian shoppers can avoid them. The article offers practical consumer protection advice for high-risk shopping periods. Malaysians should remain vigilant during promotional seasons and verify seller credentials before making purchases.

Vulcan Post09/12/2024Read source
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Ninja Van Malaysia shares how to avoid scams from 11.11 & 12.12 sales

Ninja Van Malaysia shares how to avoid scams from 11.11 & 12.12 sales CILISOS

CILISOS05/11/2024Read source
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Conned by iCon? The cost of one of Thailand’s biggest alleged scams

Conned by iCon? The cost of one of Thailand’s biggest alleged scams Thai PBS World

Thai PBS World19/10/2024Read source

“QNET Is All about Empowerment, Not Exploitation, Not Scam”

Liberianobserver.com reports QNET's statement that the company focuses on empowerment rather than exploitation or scams. Malaysian consumers should independently verify any direct-selling company's credentials with KPDN and research its reputation before participation.

liberianobserver.com16/09/2024Read source

QNET is actively engaging critical stakeholders across Africa to combat direct-selling industry scams

QNET is actively engaging critical stakeholders across Africa to combat direct-selling industry scams GhanaWeb

GhanaWeb16/09/2024Read source
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More countries set up anti-scam centres; increased teamwork, speed vital to retrieve lost funds: SPF

The Straits Times reports that multiple countries are establishing anti-scam centres to combat fraud. Singapore Police Force emphasizes that increased international cooperation and speed are essential for recovering funds lost to scams. Malaysian consumers should report suspected scams to relevant authorities and seek verification of business legitimacy.

The Straits Times03/08/2024Read source
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Couple were ‘Adam and Eve’ of pyramid scheme involving almost 4,000 people and over $3m: DPP

Couple were ‘Adam and Eve’ of pyramid scheme involving almost 4,000 people and over $3m: DPP The Straits Times

The Straits Times28/12/2023Read source

QNET Exemplifies Why the Direct Selling Model Isn’t a Scam

Mid-day reports that QNET exemplifies why the direct-selling model is not inherently a scam. The article examines the company's business structure and legitimacy. Malaysian consumers should verify any direct-selling company's KPDN license and review independent feedback before participation.

Mid-day25/10/2023Read source
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e-Commerce Scam In Malaysia Reaches Scary Levels, With RM163 Million In Losses

e-Commerce Scam In Malaysia Reaches Scary Levels, With RM163 Million In Losses BusinessToday Malaysia

BusinessToday Malaysia20/10/2023Read source