Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa (pic) said statistics showed a significant rise in property agent-related scams since 2023 with total losses amounting to RM6.49mil. Overall, a total of 52 property agent scam cases were recorded over the three-year period, he added. “The modus operandi typically involves individuals impersona­ting property agents and adverti­sing properties on Facebook Marketplace. To overcome such scams more effectively, he said CCID has esta­blished strategic cooperation with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Mana­gers Malaysia. He advised the public to remain vigilant, stressing that anyone could fall victim to property scams.

Source: The Star January 18, 2026 23:27 UTC