MCMC Cautions Public Against Impersonation Scams Following Selangor Syndicate Bust

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14  – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a stern warning against fraudulent schemes misusing the names and identities of its officers to deceive the public, following a major police crackdown in Selangor that netted 61 suspects.

In a statement released on Saturday, November 14, 2026, the commission acknowledged reports regarding the arrest of 61 individuals suspected of involvement in a fraud syndicate whose members posed as MCMC officials during phone scam operations.

“The MCMC views seriously any misuse of its officers’ names and identities to deceive the public, especially in fraudulent activities that could threaten public safety and undermine public trust,” the regulator stated.

Full Cooperation with PDRM and Verification Advisory

The commission pledged its full cooperation with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in the ongoing criminal investigation, including supplying pertinent technical and operational information to assist authorities.

Members of the public are urged to exercise heightened vigilance when receiving unsolicited phone calls or text messages from individuals purporting to be MCMC representatives.

“The public is urged to verify such claims through official channels before sharing personal information or making any financial transactions,” the commission advised.

Enforcement Context, Commission Stance, and Public Safeguards

Key regulatory warnings, police operation details, and consumer protection steps include:

• Triggering Enforcement Action: Arrest of 61 suspects by PDRM in Selangor linked to scam syndicates—including operators impersonating MCMC officers—where police seized 144 items worth an estimated RM80,000.
• Regulatory Commitment: MCMC condemned the misuse of its staff’s identities as a threat to public safety and institutional trust, pledging full information-sharing and investigative support to PDRM.
• Public Precautionary Measures: Never disclose sensitive personal details or execute financial transfers based on unsolicited calls or messages; verify caller identities strictly through official MCMC channels (or report suspected scams to the National Scam Response Centre at 997).

–NMT