{
  "id": 13085708,
  "title": "Budget 2027: NSRC develops AI application to detect scammers before transactions – PM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/budget-2027-nsrc-develops-ai-application-to-detect-scammers-before",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128154/nsrc-develops-ai-application-to-detect-scammers-before-transactions-pm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled plans for an AI-powered tool to assist users in identifying fraudulent phone numbers, bank accounts, and links prior to engaging in transactions. The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) is set to develop this application, aiming to equip the public with early warning signs to combat online scam syndicates.\n\nAnwar highlighted the MCMC's efforts in blocking nearly 5.7 billion fraudulent calls and SMS messages, underscoring the magnitude of the communication-based fraud threat. He emphasized the necessity of ongoing efforts to enhance consumer awareness before individuals extend money or personal information to unverified entities.\n\nBeyond the development of the AI application, the government is also prioritizing bolstering digital security and combating cybercrime by improving detection and prevention capabilities. Anwar stressed that this strategy is vital in complementing enforcement actions with preventive measures, empowering the public to verify information and avoid falling prey to scam tactics.",
  "summary": "THE public will soon have access to an AI-powered tool to verify suspicious phone numbers, bank accounts, and links before conducting transactions, through a new application to be developed by the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC). Prime Minister ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "2027 Budget: NSRC to develop AI-powered scam-checking app",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/2027-budget-nsrc-to-develop-ai-powered-scam-checking-app",
        "published": "2026-10-09T09:31:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}