Fraudsters without borders

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SOCIAL media, once considered as a tool for bringing people closer across the globe, has been increasingly weaponised by criminals who exploit its vast reach to perpetrate financial fraud on a massive scale.

Social media platforms invest heavily into algorithms and features aimed at maximising user engagement, keeping them glued to screens for hours on end.

Taking legal action against social media platforms in Malaysia is a complex and challenging endeavour.

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Author / Journalist: DR SELVAKUMAR MANICKAM

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: MalaysiaAustraliaIndiaMaliSingaporeTurkeyUnited KingdomUnited States

Topics: MCMC Digital landscape Scams NSRC Scammers Social media Empowerment /Business/Business News Victimisation National Scam Response Centre Borderless Cyber literacy Star Biz7 Financial fraud Platforms

Source Website Secure: Yes (HTTPS)

News Sentiment: Neutral

Fact Checked: Legitimate

Article Type: News Report

Published On: 2024-07-17 @ 07:00:00 (13 hours ago)

News Timezone: GMT +8:00

News Source URL: thestar.com.my

Language: English

Article Length: 868 words

Reading Time: 5 minutes read

Sentences: 49 lines

Sentence Length: 18 words per sentence (average)

Platforms: Desktop Web, Mobile Web, iOS App, Android App

Copyright Owner: © The Star

News ID: 21662093

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About The Star

Main Topics: EconomyBusiness

Official Website: thestar.com.my

Update Frequency: 52 posts per day

Year Established: 1971

Headquarters: Malaysia

News Last Updated: 31 minutes ago

Coverage Areas: Malaysia

Ownership: Independent Company

Publication Timezone: GMT +8:00

Content Availability: Local / Regional

News Language: English

RSS Feed: Available (XML)

API Access: Available (JSON, REST)

Website Security: Secure (HTTPS)

Publisher ID: #22

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