Information and FAQs about the National Scam Response Center
As announced by the Prime Minister's Department on 14 October 2022, the National Scam Response Center (NSRC) has been established as an operational center to coordinate rapid response to online financial fraud. This response includes faster detection of stolen funds and enforcement action against criminals.
The NSRC is a joint venture between the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC), the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) as well as financial institutions and the telecommunications industry. The NSRC brings together resources and expertise from all these parties to combat financial fraud more quickly and effectively.
1. Who should contact the NSRC?
The NSRC's focus is on online financial fraud – i.e. cases where the victim realizes that money in their bank account has been transferred without their knowledge as well as cases where the victim has been tricked into transferring their money through an online financial service.
Among these fraud methods include phishing, Macau scams and malware attacks.
Victims of fraud are encouraged to contact their banks' dedicated hotline or the NSRC on 997. Please refer to Question 3 on the steps to take to get help, and Question 9 on how to contact your bank's hotline.
2. I have been scammed. What should I do?
3. What information do I need to report an online financial scam?
4. How does NSRC help fraud victims?
5. My bank account has been blocked. Should I call 997?
6. What can I expect after reporting my case?
7. With the NSRC in place, do I still need to file a police report?
8. I can't contact NSRC on 997. What should I do?
9. I realized that there was a suspicious transaction in my bank account at 2 am. What should I do?
10. How can I contact the bank's 24/7 hotline?
11. Can I follow up on the case with the NSRC through the 997 line?
12. Will NSRC be able to recover my money? How long do I have to wait?
13. How can I get more information about scams and how to avoid being scammed?
Dikemaskini setakat 04 April 2023