Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil advised the public to exercise caution amidst the rising prevalence of online investment frauds and social media slander to prevent being victimised by these deceptive practices.

"I'm concerned about this problem we are facing. One of the scams is a link to get RM500 in aid but when you click it something else appears. If you get a suspicious call from an unknown number, don't answer. Please check first.

"Scammers always try to deceive us in the simplest way...don't fall for it so easily,"...