Consumers lose over RM30m on online purchases during MCO

A total of 300 complaints involving losses of more than RM30 million concerning online purchase fraud were received by the National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) from the public since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) until last July.

MTPN Welfare bureau chief Kenta Goh said the complaints were received in five states with Johor and Selangor recording the highest number of complaints and losses followed by Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan...