Growing scam ads target jobseekers and shoppers, CyberSecurity Malaysia warns

KUALA LUMPUR: A surge in scam advertisements flooding search engines and social media platforms has triggered fresh warnings from cybersecurity authorities.

CyberSecurity Malaysia said scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics, including fake job offers, instant loan schemes, and counterfeit luxury goods, to lure victims into their traps.

The warning comes amid rising reports of jobseekers and online shoppers falling prey to ads that redirect users to clone websites designed to steal personal and financial information.

Cybersecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab said scam ads that promise high returns with minimal risk or offer "instant approval" without paperwork are classic red flags.