Beware of Fake Contests!

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Scam Alert: Fake Contests / Peraduan Palsu

There are many contests or ‘peraduan’ that carry the names of brands can companies. Some of which look and sound legit. However, if you read between the lines, you will begin to spot flaws in the presentation of the said contests.

Watch out for:

1. Branding. Looks legit, though. But wait!

Some contests look like they came straight from the company, itself. Clear branding that seem to match every single feature like logos and slogans. How do we tell them apart, then?

2. Website Hosting. That website link looks a bit dodgy, no?

For the most part, links within a specific brand and company will remain consistent. The moment you see a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) or website link (simply put) looking different, you will need to keep your guard up. If you encounter pop-ups, close them immediately as to not distract you from confirming your suspision.

3. The contest organisers are asking for details, and my debit/credit card numbers?

Congratulations, you have spotted a fake contest! At most, a contest will require for you to provide your Full Name and Contact Number. In addition to that, requesting for your IC number will also be done in private as to not share this number with the public so easily.

Comment down below if you have spotted any other  scams that the Community should know. Let's all have fun joining our favourite contests while staying safe and away from scams. 

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hi ... I'm not lying by fake contests but I'm in a trick when subscribing to a plan that's offered ... I should have received a mobile ... but he gave me a cash of rm300 for 2 no that I signed on that day .. now I'm losing because I was tricked by my worker ... when I wanted to solve this problem ... can you help me?

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this msg came though my whatsapp.....i try to dig some info from him. then he say to get the check must has rm500 in my account bank.  then i say y must have rm500? he ask it was like deposit to clear the check. i argue with him and say as long i knw check no need to has deposit in acc to clear. He get mad and hangup. I msg him ask for his company address so i can go collect by hand yet till now no respond.

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pheromone041, owh dear please ignore the sms and do not provide any personal info to them ya

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