KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has alerted the business community and the public to fraudulent activities by individuals impersonating its personnel via email and WhatsApp.
MATRADE Warns Businesses Of Fraudsters Impersonating Its Personnel
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MATRADE warns businesses of fraudsters impersonating its staff via email and WhatsApp, targeting vendors with fake procurement requests.
- Fraudsters pose as MATRADE personnel to trick businesses into sharing sensitive documents.
- Victims were asked to make payments to fake third-party suppliers, causing financial losses.
- MATRADE has filed police reports and is working with cybersecurity agencies to investigate.
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