Teo Warns Public - 2

Teo said that such scams often evolve by creating new websites with similar names, such as ‘BantuanNegara1.com’ or ‘BantuanNegara2.com’, and urged the public to remain vigilant.

She also stressed that no money will be deposited into e-wallets or Touch ‘n Go accounts. Instead, eligible MyKad holders only need to present their identification cards at participating outlets, including Lotus’s, Mydin, 99 Speedmart and selected grocery stores - to access the benefits.

“The primary role of the MyKad in this programme is solely to verify the identity of recipients. It has no connection to any e-wallet platform, so there’s no need to worry if your MyKad isn’t linked to certain applications,” Teo said.

She also urged the public to rely only on official websites or verified social media accounts of government agencies, such as the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Communications for the latest and most accurate information.

“Our tagline for fake news is ‘If you're not sure, don’t share.’ Today, I want to add: ‘If you’re not sure, don’t click,’” she added.

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