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Malaysia's Online Scam Losses Nearly Triple to RM2.97 Billion in 2025, Police Warn

Malaysia's online scam losses escalated dramatically to RM2.97 billion in 2025, nearly doubling the previous year's RM1.57 billion. The Inspector-General of Police highlighted the crisis during a nationwide awareness campaign.

By Bavani Raman · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

The Art of Digital Deception: How Romance Scammers Use AI to Prey on Lonely Hearts

Romance scams have become one of the world's fastest-growing online frauds, with criminals using artificial intelligence to create convincing fake identities and build emotional connections before demanding money from vulnerable victims.

By Bavani Raman · 16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Malaysia's Online Scam Losses Nearly Triple to RM2.97 Billion in 2025, Police Warn

The Art of Digital Deception: How Romance Scammers Use AI to Prey on Lonely Hearts

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