Comm Saiful Azly said the syndicates knew exactly how to brainwash the victims once they found an easy target. They will then ask the victims to share their TAC number before stealing money from their bank accounts. Throughout the MCO, there was a rise in the number of TAC scams with online scammers actively coming up with new strategies to dupe victims. Bank Negara urged the public not to share their TAC number with anyone and avoid accessing public WiFi. They are instead asked to use their personal hotspots whenever they access online banking or provide personal information online.

Source: The Star August 21, 2020 23:26 UTC