Warning issued over fake STR aid link circulating on WhatsApp

Public Warned Of STR Scam Circulating In WhatsApp

The public is being cautioned against falling for fake messages related to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash assistance scheme that are currently circulating via WhatsApp. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil on social media has warned that these messages, which often include suspicious links, may be part of fraudulent online investment schemes or scams designed to gain unauthorised access to users’ accounts on the platform. “Be carefu…

Warning issued over fake STR aid link circulating on WhatsApp

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The public is reminded not to easily fall for fake messages regarding the ‘Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR)’ cash assistance that are spreading via the WhatsApp application. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the messages containing suspicious links could potentially be used by people running fake online investment schemes or scammers to steal access to users’ WhatsApp applications. “Be careful with messages lik…

The Ministry of Social Affairs, represented by the Department of Charitable Societies and Endowments, has issued a circular to the heads of the boards of directors of all registered charitable organizations, urging them to adhere to the following regulations and requirements if they wish to organize...

The Ministry of Social Affairs has warned against the circulation of links to WhatsApp groups claiming to belong to beneficiaries of the “Aman” program implemented by the ministry. The ministry emphasized that “these links are unofficial and may be used for fraudulent purposes or to unlawfully collect personal data.” The ministry clarified in a statement that “official bodies do not communicate with beneficiaries through public WhatsApp groups,”…

The Lebanese Ministry of Social Affairs announced on Friday that “please be aware that links to WhatsApp groups claiming to belong to beneficiaries of the Ministry’s Aman Program are being circulated.” In a statement, the Ministry said: “We confirm that these links are unofficial and may be a means of fraud or collecting your personal data,” noting that “official bodies do not communicate with beneficiaries through public WhatsApp groups.” The M…