{
  "id": 19904426,
  "title": "MCMC warns public against scams involving impersonation of commission officials",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/mcmc-warns-public-against-scams-involving-impersonation-of-commission",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T01:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/129533/mcmc-warns-public-against-scams-involving-impersonation-of-commission-officials"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a warning to the public to stay vigilant against scams involving the impersonation of its officials. This follows the arrest of 61 suspects in Selangor suspected of involvement in a fraud syndicate that used the names and identities of MCMC officers to deceive people.\n\nAccording to the Malay Mail, the MCMC views the misuse of its officers' identities as a serious matter that could threaten public safety and undermine trust. The commission has pledged to cooperate fully with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in the ongoing investigation by providing relevant information.\n\nThe MCMC advises the public to verify any claims of being contacted by its officers through official channels before making financial transactions or sharing personal information.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "MCMC warns of scammers after 61 held for impersonating officers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/mcmc-warns-of-scammers-after-61-held-for-impersonating-officers",
        "published": "2026-11-14T00:33:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "MCMC warns public over scams impersonating its officers after 61 arrested in Selangor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/mcmc-warns-public-over-scams-impersonating-its-officers-after-61",
        "published": "2026-11-14T01:53:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}