Fraud and Drugs Hit Record Levels in 2025 Malaysia Crime Stats: What to Do in the First Minutes
Fraud and drugs hit record levels in the 2025 report. The one number that matters if it happens to you: 997.
Breaking Today Fraud and drugs top Malaysia's 2025 crime report The national statistics put fraud and drugs at the highest recorded level across all crime categories. 01/06- 02/06
Myth Record-high crime stats are about physical safety. Fact Fraud is a top crime category in the 2025 report. It targets money in accounts, not people on the street. A record high is not just a headline Fraud being a top category means your bank account and e-wallet are the targets, not a distant risk. National Scam Response Centre 997 03/06One number to memorise The National Scam Response Centre answers at 997. Make that call the moment money leaves your account. - 04/06
What the official guidance says BNM's reference: call 997 immediately, then contact your bank. The faster the report, the better the chance of freezing the money. - 05/06
Swipe →Two calls, back to back Call 997 (NSRC) Call your bank's fraud line
No social media post, no group chat first. Just these two, in order. - 06/06
Bottom line Call 997 fast, then call your bank Fraud is a top crime in Malaysia now. If money leaves your account by mistake, call 997 and your bank before anything else.
Questions people ask
What is the National Scam Response Centre number?
997. Call it immediately if money leaves your bank account or e-wallet through a scam, then contact your bank.
What does 'fraud at record high' mean for my money?
The 2025 crime statistics report shows fraud and drugs at the highest recorded case numbers. Fraud targets money in accounts, so your bank and e-wallet are the exposure.
Do I need to go to a police station to report a scam?
No. Call 997 (NSRC) and your bank first. The faster you report, the better the chance of freezing the money.
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