Topic: scam-awareness

"I only helped receive money." How people accidentally become money mules cover image

2026-06-30

scam-awareness digital-safety personal-finance

"I only helped receive money." How people accidentally become money mules

Most people think becoming a money mule, or akaun keldai, starts with doing something obviously illegal. Selling bank accounts. Joining scam groups. Money laundering. But...

Android can now detect fake calls. But do not switch off your common sense. cover image

2026-06-04

cybersecurity digital-safety scam-awareness

Android can now detect fake calls. But do not switch off your common sense.

Scam calls are not new. In Malaysia, we already know the pattern. Someone calls and says they are from the bank. Or police. Or courier company. Or government office. Then...

PSA: I got "scammed" by a Facebook ad. Don't be like me. cover image

2026-04-10

cybersecurity scam-awareness

PSA: I got "scammed" by a Facebook ad. Don't be like me.

I want to share this because I learned it the hard way, and because I do not want other people to repeat the same mistake. I clicked an attractive Facebook ad, bought an...