Key Points
- In Malaysia, scammers are calling employers and identifying themselves as EPF officials.
- The purpose of the fake calls is to obtain employees' savings fund information.
- Employers have been urged to be cautious against information requests made under the name of EPF.
An impersonation scam targeting employers is taking place in Malaysia using the name of the Employees' National Savings Fund (EPF). Scammers introduce themselves as EPF officials and call businesses to request employees' savings fund information.
Regarding this matter, employers are urged to be cautious and think twice when faced with such requests. It is necessary to be vigilant against data-sharing requests from any individual claiming to be from the EPF institution.
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- Who is this scam syndicate targeting?
- The syndicate targets employers to obtain their employees' central savings fund (EPF) information.
- Under which institution's name are the scammers operating?
- The scammers introduce themselves as officials from the Malaysia Employees' National Savings Fund (EPF).
- What should be done when faced with such requests?
- Authorities warn employers to be cautious and to think twice before taking action when receiving such information requests.
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