MCMC blocked 101.66m spoof calls over seven months
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Over the course of seven months, from February to August, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) teamed up with telecom providers to block a staggering 101.66 million scam or spoof calls, as reported by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. This impressive feat was accomplished through the implementation of the Inter Operator Spoofing Gateway initiative, which has been operational since the beginning of the year.
The initiative aims to thwart scammers who employ caller ID spoofing techniques, deceiving victims by displaying phone numbers that appear to be from local telecom networks. Teo stated that the substantial number of spoof calls successfully blocked serves as a testament to the initiative's effectiveness. In a recent meeting at the Watch a Movie with the Kulai member of Parliament program, Teo highlighted the MCMC's commitment to addressing the issue further.
The commission plans to hold an online discussion with Meta regarding complaints lodged about blocked WhatsApp accounts. Earlier, the MCMC had announced it was investigating public concerns over WhatsApp accounts that have been hacked, blocked, or become inaccessible, submitting the case to Meta for clarification and appropriate action.
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