IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SCAMMING
1. INTRODUCTION TO RECOVERY OF SCAM MONEY
Victims are initially contacted with promises of recovering previously scammed money, purportedly by a law firm or lawyer. The advertisement of recovering previously scammed money is usually found on Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, and websites. The scammers usually ask the victim to top up money for activation of their previously scammed money.
2. DECEPTIVE PAYMENT PROCESS
Victims are instructed to make payments into personal accounts rather than legitimate company accounts, often using the law firm's name for credibility.
3. FALSE PROMISES OF HIGH-PAID RETURNS
Victims are persuaded to top up funds into a system associated with the supposed law firm, under the pretext of investing in a high-return scheme. Some scammers may redirect victim to a fake website link aiming to steal the login credentials or sensitive information of victim’s bank account.
4. FAKE HIGH-PAID JOB OFFERS
Some victims may be attracted by fake part-time job offers, including but not limited by the advertisement through Facebook, which is further deceiving them into participating in the scam. Some of the victims will be added into unknown social media groups where the fake advertisement will be shared therein.
Scammer may ask for upfront payments to apply for these jobs or request you to install unfamiliar software for the application process, requiring you to deposit money for verification.
5. FRADULENT LOAN APPLICATION
Victim may be instructed to click on unfamiliar links when they are applying for loans. After clicking the link, scammers will ask you to make payments, advising you to pay legal fees before proceeding with loan documentation.
HOW TO CONFIRM THE VALIDITY OF A LAW FIRM/LAWYER?
In Malaysia, you may visit the Malaysian Bar Council's Legal Directory website at https://legaldirectory.malaysianbar.org.my/ to search for a law firm or a lawyer. Please be informed that only the names of law firms or lawyers appearing on this website are registered and legitimate practitioners in Malaysia.
Similar platform in Singapore: https://eservices.mlaw.gov.sg/LSRA/search-lawyer-or-law-firm/
常见诈骗手法
1. 假律师帮忙追讨被诈骗的资金
受害者在被诈骗金钱后被假律师承诺可以追讨回之前被骗的资金，这通常是由所谓的律师事务所或律师联系的。关于帮忙追讨之前被骗资金的律所广告通常出现在Facebook、WhatsApp、Telegram和网站上。诈骗者通常会要求受害者在其网站充值资金以激活服务帮助他们追讨之前被骗的资金。
2. 欺骗性支付过程 – 转账到私人账户
受害者被指示将款项支付到个人账户而不是合法公司账户，诈骗者经常使用律师事务所的名义来增加可信度。
3. 高额回报的虚假承诺
受害者被说服向所谓的律师事务所关联的系统/网站充值资金，所用的借口是投资一个高回报计划。一些诈骗者可能会只是受害者到一个假冒网站链接，目的是窃取受害者银行账户的登录凭证或敏感信息。
4. 假冒的高薪工作机会
一些受害者可能会被包括但不限于通过Facebook广告的假兼职工作机会所吸引，进一步诱使他们进入诈骗的圈套。一些受害者也会被添加到未知的社交媒体群组中，诈骗者将在其中分享假广告。
诈骗者可能会要求您在申请工作时预付款项/定金，或要求您在手机/电脑上安装不熟悉的软件以进入申请过程，并要求您存入资金以进行验证。
5. 欺诈性贷款申请
当受害者申请贷款时，可能会被指示点击不熟悉的链接做申请贷款用。点击链接后，诈骗者将要求您支付款项，理由是您在进行贷款文件处理之前需要支付法律费用。
如何确认律师事务所/律师的合法性？
在马来西亚，您可以访问马来西亚律师公会的法律的网站 https://legaldirectory.malaysianbar.org.my/ 来搜索律师事务所或律师。请注意，只有在这个网站上出现的律师事务所或律师名称是在马来西亚注册和合法的执业者。
类似的新加坡平台：https://eservices.mlaw.gov.sg/LSRA/search-lawyer-or-law-firm/