Avoid ‘scam’, there is no distribution of foreigners through supermarkets

The public is advised to be more careful with current fraud tactics, especially those involving the names of government assistance such as the contribution of Rahmah Cash (STR) and the basic contribution of Rahmah (SARA).

According to the media statement issued by Mydin Mohamed Holdings faced Director Datuk Wira (Dr.) Haji Ameer Ali Mydin, There are irresponsible parties disguised as representatives of certain companies or government institutions to deceive the public.

In fact, some use famous retailers such as Mydin as bait, by sending fake messages through applications such as WhatsApp, SMS and social media.

There is no STR distribution through the supermarket

Datuk Wira Ameer confirmed that Mydin is not directly involved in all forms of assistance distribution such as STReither through physical places or personal communication platforms.

He also warned the public not to believe in messages that promised financial assistance, especially if it was equipped with a suspicious link or request for personal information.

Preventive measure

People are advised to take the following steps to avoid being victims of fraud:

• Do not share personal information or banking information with unknown parties.
• Do not click on any link whose source is unknown, even though the message states that it is related to financial assistance.
• See official information on government websites such as

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Mydin’s commitment to protect users

Mydin has stated its ongoing commitment to support the government’s efforts to help the people, but at the same time calling on all parties to play a role in protecting the community from becoming victims of increasingly complex cyber fraud.

The public is encouraged to share this information with family members and other contacts, especially parents and those who are less exposed to digital information.

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