KUALA LUMPUR: Scam syndicates offering part-time jobs often rely on social media platforms and instant messaging apps to lure victims. Their bait promises high income within a short period, but the catch is that victims are required to make an upfront payment. “If it is truly a legitimate part-time job offer, the prospective employer will not require the applicants to pay for it,” he said. “If the job offer is too good to be true, then better not go through with the job application process. Comm Rusdi said a total of 8,926 part-time job scams were recorded, resulting in RM222.9mil in losses last year.

Source: The Star January 10, 2026 14:25 UTC