Maybank GIVEAWAY ALERT December 2025 and Scam Alerts

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🚨 Maybank GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨
Account hacked? Card gone missing?
Don’t panic, the MAE app’s got your back. 💪🐯
Now for the fun part…
WIN your very own exclusive MR. TIGER figurine!
Plus a limited-edition tote bag and stickers! 🤩🔥

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To enter, drop your answer in the comments with #ItsGottaBeMAE and tag 3 friends!
🗓️ Contest runs from 17–23 December.
Submit you entry here :  Maybank Facebook page

Maybank Security Awareness Giveaway Contest December 2025


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Your online banking security is a priority for us, and we are constantly looking for ways to keep you protected. As scams continue to evolve, we must stay alert and look out for the signs to avoid becoming a victim of one.The security features in the MAE app are part of our continuous effort to enhance your online banking security. Ready to test your knowledge? Check out our giveaway contest on Maybank’s official Facebook (@Maybank) page for a chance to win limited edition prizes!Contest runs from 17 December to 23 December 2025. Click here for Terms & ConditionsMore Scam Alerts Information below from Maybank..

Investment Scams Misusing Maybank’s Name and Logo for False Credibility October 2025


 

Please be aware of fraudulent investment schemes that improperly employ the Maybank name and logo, or regulatory bodies to create an illusion of legitimacy.Scammers will use platforms like Facebook, Telegram, and WhatsApp to promote the fake investment scheme. They may claim to offer exclusive investment opportunities or crowdfunding initiatives, often promoting high returns with little or no risk.Materials such as investment analysis are shared in the group to give the impression of the scammers’ credibility.Please be informed that these fraudulent chatgroups are not created by Maybank, and the Bank has no affiliation to the individuals behind them.
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How can you protect yourself?

  • Always verify the authenticity of the emails or messages directly through the official websites or sources
  • Do not click on any suspicious links or scan an unknown QR code.
  • Never disclose your banking or digital banking credentials (such as username or passwords) to anyone.
  • To check if an investment is legitimate, call Maybank Group Customer Care at 1-300-88-6688 before proceeding.

Think you’ve been scammed? Call Maybank’s 24/7 Fraud Hotline at 03 5891 4744 or the National Scam Response Centre at 997 and make a police report.

Investment Scams Impersonating Maybank or its Leaders August 2025


 

Please be aware of a scam involving fraudulent websites posing as news portals. These sites are spreading false information about a fake investment platform that fraudulently uses the names of Maybank and its leadership.In investments, there is no such thing as ‘High Returns, Zero Risks’. If the offer sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.Always verify information from official sources and remember that these communications, though they may seem legitimate, are designed to deceive you.
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  • Always verify the authenticity of the information with the official websites or sources.
  • Do not click on any suspicious link or scan an unknown QR code.
  • Never disclose your banking or digital banking credentials such as username or passwords to anyone.
  • To verify, please call the Maybank Group Customer Care at 1-300-88-6688 to verify the authenticity of any purported investment websites that claim to be linked to Maybank.

Think you’ve been scammed? Call Maybank’s 24/7 Fraud Hotline at 03 5891 4744 or the National Scam Response Centre at 997 (8am-8pm daily) and make a police report.

Contest Scams Impersonating Maybank or Bank Staff

July 2025


 

Please be aware of fraudulent letters or emails, seemingly from Maybank, informing customers they’ve won a prize in a Maybank campaign and requesting a transfer or administrative fee to redeem it. These communications, though they may appear legitimate, are designed to deceive you.
Maybank will never request campaign winners to perform redemption of prizes via non-official channels. Do not respond to such letters or emails as these are NOT valid letters or emails sent by
Maybank.
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How can you protect yourself?

  • Maybank will never request campaign winners to perform redemption of prizes via non-official channels.
  • To verify, please call the Maybank Group Customer Care at 1-300-88-6688 to verify the authenticity of any purported ‘Maybank letter’ received.

Think you’ve been scammed? Call Maybank’s 24/7 Fraud Hotline at 03 5891 4744 or the National Scam Response Centre at 997 (8am-8pm daily) and make a police report.

Job Recruitment Scam Impersonating Maybank or Bank Staff

July 2025


 

Please be aware of fraudulent job recruitment sites, seemingly from Maybank, requesting for your resume and personal details. These websites, though they may appear legitimate, are designed to deceive you.The scammers may ask you to pay an advance administration fee during the application process or ask you for your bank account or internet banking details to set up salary payments. Subsequently, the scammers will use these details to steal money from your account.
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How can you protect yourself?

  • Always check the website’s legitimacy before applying or sharing information. Cross-reference the job listing directly on the real company’s career page, which you should navigate to by typing their official website address into your browser.
  • To verify, please call the Maybank Group Customer Care at 1-300-88-6688 to verify the authenticity of any purported Maybank job offer received.

Think you’ve been scammed? Call Maybank’s 24/7 Fraud Hotline at 03 5891 4744 or the National Scam Response Centre at 997 (8am-8pm daily) and make a police report.

Fraudulent SMS Regarding Expiring Points

May 2025


 

1. Fake Reward Points SMSScammers are sending fake SMS claiming that your Maybank reward points are about to expire. They include a link to “redeem” these points before they supposedly expire. Do not click on any links received via SMS.Examples of Fake Reward Points SMS
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2. Fake Unauthorised Transaction SMS

Scammers are sending fake SMS to warn you of unauthorised transactions on your account and urge you to click a link or call a provided number to verify these transactions. These are attempts to steal your personal information.

Examples of Fake Unauthorised Transaction SMS

 

 

 

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How can you protect yourself?

  • Do not click on links sent via SMS. Maybank will never send SMS with links or numbers to call.
  • The Bank will never ask for your personal or banking information via SMS.
  • To verify, visit the official website maybank2u.com.my or call the number on the back of your Maybank card.

Think you’ve been scammed? Call Maybank’s 24/7 Fraud Hotline at 03 5891 4744 or the National Scam Response Centre at 997 (8am-8pm daily) and make a police report.

Email Phishing Scams Impersonating Maybank or Bank Staff

April 2025


 

Be cautious of fake emails claiming to be from Maybank or its staff requesting your personal and banking information. These emails may appear legitimate but are designed to deceive you.
Examples of Emails Impersonating Maybank or Its Staff
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maybank-invesment-scam-only-in-malaysia,pjlighthouse,scammers How can you protect yourself?

  • Always check the email address and the body for spelling/grammatical errors.
  • Do not click links sent via email. Maybank will never send emails with links.
  • Always verify the authenticity of the emails directly via Maybank’s official platforms.

Think you’ve been scammed? Call Maybank’s 24/7 Fraud Hotline at 03 5891 4744 or the National Scam Response Centre at 997 (8am-8pm daily) and make a police report.

Investment Scams Impersonating Maybank Investment Bank (MIBG) and/or Its Leaders

February 2025


 

Scammers are misusing the name of Maybank Investment Bank (MIBG) and Maybank leaders to promote fraudulent investment programmes.Examples of Investment Scams Misusing Maybank Investment Bank (MIBG) and Leadership Names
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How can you protect yourself?

  • Do not fall for schemes that promise high returns with little to no risk.
  • Be cautious because scammers often exploit the names and images of renowned financial industry personalities.
  • Always verify with the Bank.
  • Do not click on any suspicious link or scan an unknown QR code.

Think you’ve been scammed? Call Maybank’s 24/7 Fraud Hotline at 03 5891 4744 or the National Scam Response Centre at 997 (8am-8pm daily) and make a police report.

Fraudulent Letters Impersonating Banks or Government Agencies

December 2024


 

Beware of fake letters that misuse the name and logo of Bank Negara Malaysia, private banks, utility providers, and enforcement agencies to prove their legitimacy.Examples of Fraudulent Documents
How can you protect yourself?

  • Official organisations will never ask you to transfer money to a Maybank account for security purposes.
  • Be cautious of scams like these, where scammers often exploit the names and images of renowned financial industry personalities.
  • These organisations will never ask for your personal or banking information.

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