The Newest Scams Targeting Malaysians Scammers are getting smarter, and Malaysians are paying the price. Gone are the days when a scam message could be identified by its terrible spelling and ridiculous promises. Today, fraudsters use convincing websites, fake social media accounts, QR codes and even malicious mobile applications to steal money and personal information. The worrying part? Some of these scams look perfectly legitimate until it is too late. 1. Fake WhatsApp Documents and APK Files One dangerous tactic involves sending WhatsApp messages containing supposed audit documents, parcel information, job offers or PDF readers. Victims are persuaded to download and install Android application files, commonly ending in .apk . These applications may give criminals access to the phone, banking credentials and security codes. Malaysia's MyCERT warned about an active Android banking malware campaign on 18 October 2026. Never install an application sent by a strange...