PDRM and POS Malaysia urge all Malaysians to download the free anti-fraud app Whoscall now to combat phone scams

Join the #ScamFreeMalaysia movement by downloading Whoscall and get 60 days of Whoscall Premium by visiting https://bit.ly/POSAntiScamand using the promotional code PosAntiScam

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Between 2021 and 2023, the Royal Malaysian Police (RMPP) investigated as many as 8,011 cases of telephone fraud, resulting in a total financial loss exceeding 440 million ringgit? Alarmingly, in 448 cases, they impersonated Pos Laju employees, which resulted in losses exceeding 27 million ringgit.

In 2024 alone, up to July, there were serious concerns about 87 cases of Pos Laju impersonation, resulting in losses of almost RM3 million. These worrying figures underscore the urgent need to strengthen security measures to combat the growing menace of phone scams.

In response to this crisis, PDRM, Pos Malaysia and Whoscall have joined forces under the national Whoscall #ScamFreeMalaysia initiative to strengthen action against parcel fraud. This collaboration follows a successful first phase of the campaign with PDRM in 2023.

What’s going on?

Whoscall has joined forces with Pos Malaysia to promote the #ScamFreeMalaysia initiative. The partnership is supported by PDRM and includes the registration of all Pos Malaysia operational numbers, including those used by postmen, as “verified numbers” on the Whoscall app. This means that Whoscall users will receive trusted notifications of calls and SMS from Pos Malaysia, significantly reducing the risk of falling victim to phone scams, especially parcel scams.

Watch the #ScamFreeMalaysia Public Service Awareness video and arm yourself with the necessary knowledge to stay safe:

Why Whoscall?

Whoscall is a trusted anti-scam app approved by PDRM and recently appointed by CyberSecurity Malaysia as their strategic anti-scam partner. It is also certified by the International Information Security Program, ISO 27001 and 27701 standards to protect user data. Whoscall is widely used worldwide, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Korea, and the Philippines.

With the latest feature, Automatic network controlWhoscall’s anti-scam technology now goes beyond calls and text messages. This tool offers instant protection by monitoring websites accessed through browsers and other applications, automatically alerting users to the risk of fraud. Additionally, users can manually check suspicious URLs by simply copying and pasting the link into the Whoscall app to see if they are safe. You no longer have to rely on your intuition alone to identify scam links or websites! This feature, combined with Whoscall’s number verification, provides comprehensive protection against both scam calls and malicious websites, making it easier to stay safe online.

How does this partnership help Malaysians?

#1 Verified Numbers: Pos Malaysia phone numbers, including postman numbers, will be verified on the Whoscall app. This verification helps users recognize legitimate calls and SMS, reducing the likelihood of falling into the trap of scams.

#2 Enhanced protection: Whoscall technology, including its latest Auto Web Checker feature, easily determines the safety of unknown links in text messages, searches, or group chats with just one click. Get instant risk ratings to browse the web with confidence.

#3 Exclusive offer: Malaysians can stay ahead of scams and protect themselves with Whoscall. Download the app for free and get a 60-day free trial Whoscall Premium Features visiting today https://bit.ly/POSAntiScam or scan the QR code and use the promotional code PosAntiScam.

For more information on the #ScamFreeMalaysia campaign, visit https://www.pos.com.my/scam-update. For more information on Whoscall, visit their social media accounts at https://www.facebook.com/whoscall.malaysia/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@whoscall.malaysia.

Let’s fight scams together and strive for #ScamFreeMalaysia!

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