Before you transfer a deposit to a seller, landlord or ‘agent’, check the number on the police Semakmule portal.
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Commercial Crime Investigation Department runs Semakmule, a free portal where you can check whether a bank account, phone number or company name has been reported in fraud cases.
What to do
- Open the Semakmule portalSearch for ‘Semakmule PDRM’ and use the official rmp.gov.my site.
- Choose what to checkBank account number, phone number or company name.
- Read the result carefullyIf it shows police reports, do not pay. Walk away — no matter how good the deal looks.
- No result is not a guaranteeNew scam accounts may not be reported yet. Still check the seller's identity and use safer payment methods.
- Report it if you were cheatedYour report helps protect the next person.
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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.