Chong Wei comes close to becoming online scam victim, urges all to be careful
PETALING JAYA: Not even a national icon is safe from scammers and Datuk Lee Chong Wei nearly became their latest target.
The three-time Olympic silver medallist Chong Wei revealed that he received a suspicious call around noon on Thursday (May 8) from someone claiming to be 'Roslan' from the Cyberjaya Cyber Crime Prevention Unit.
What shocked him most was that the caller also read out his identity card and phone numbers, and accused him of being involved in a scam operation based in Melaka.
Outraged by the baseless accusation, Chong Wei insisted on reporting the matter to the police and demanded the office address of the so-called enforcement officer.
The call, however, was abruptly cut off after a brief exchange.
Following the incident, Chong Wei urged the public to remain vigilant and not fall prey to these syndicates, which often use fear and greed to manipulate victims.
'Never reveal your IC number, bank details, passwords or OTP codes. Don't make any transfers or scan QR codes sent to you. Always verify through official channels – call legitimate numbers or visit actual websites or offices.
'If the call involves a family member, contact them directly.
"Mark scam numbers on apps or your phone to help warn others. Remind your loved ones, especially the elderly.
"Set a 'secret password' for your family if needed. If your data has been compromised, change your passwords immediately, freeze your accounts and lodge a police report. Keep all evidence,' he wrote on his social media.
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