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Online Scam Losses Hit RM2.97 Billion in 2025 as Cases Surge 87 Per Cent

Malaysia's online scam losses surged to RM2.97 billion in 2025, nearly doubling from the previous year's RM1.57 billion. Investment fraud dominated, while reported cases jumped 87 per cent to 66,204.

By Indira Menon · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

The AI-Powered Romance Scam Crisis: How Fraudsters Are Exploiting Hearts and Wallets Worldwide

Romance scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and profitable, with AI technology enabling criminals to create convincing fake identities in minutes. Global losses now exceed billions annually.

By Indira Menon · 16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Online Scam Losses Hit RM2.97 Billion in 2025 as Cases Surge 87 Per Cent

The AI-Powered Romance Scam Crisis: How Fraudsters Are Exploiting Hearts and Wallets Worldwide

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