Contractors, renovators, travel agents, ‘investment firms’ — check that the company is real before money leaves your account.
Every legitimate business in Malaysia is registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). A quick search shows whether the name and registration number are real.
What to do
- Ask for the full company name and SSM numberA real business shares this happily.
- Search it on SSM e-SearchCheck the name, status and registration date match what you were told.
- Pay only to an account in the company's nameNot a personal account ‘for faster processing’.
- Check the account on SemakmuleSee if it has been reported in fraud cases.
- Get a written quote or contractWith the company name, address and what you are paying for.
When to call a professional: For bigger deals, our company record checks look at directors, links and litigation too. Criminal Background & Company Records →
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Emergency? Call 999. Scam in progress? Call the National Scam Response Centre at 997. This tip is general information, not legal advice.