PDRM: Most Victims of Telco Scams in Malaysia are Aged 21 to 30, RM715 Million Lost in 2025

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) recently published the statistics for telecommunications crimes in Malaysia from January to November 2025, revealing some concerning findings.

In a statement, it was revealed that 28,698 cases of telecommunication fraud were recorded during this period, resulting in staggering losses of RM715 million.

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Most victims of telecommunication fraud in Malaysia are those aged 21 to 30

Furthermore, the department revealed a breakdown of the cases, showing that adults aged between 21 and 30 accounted for the highest number of victims at 8,789.

Meanwhile, the 31 to 40 age group recorded the second-highest number of victims (6,825), followed by 41 to 50 (4,977) and 51 to 60 (3,382).

The age group with the lowest victims was 15 to 20, while the second lowest was those above 60 (2,763).

“This shows that telecommunications crimes victimise all age groups, and the public is advised to remain vigilant and not be easily deceived by any form of fraud,” the department stated.

The PDRM CCID advises victims of telecommunication crimes to lodge a report with the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997, verify information through the Semak Mule portal, and report the incident to the police for further action.

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