Matrade exposes scam involving fake procurement orders, advance payment demands

BUSINESSES are being targeted by scammers posing as Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) officers, using forged government procurement documents to convince vendors that they have secured official projects before demanding advance payments.

The syndicate has been approaching companies through emails and WhatsApp messages, claiming to need urgent services for overseas trade delegations, translation work at international exhibitions and corporate recreational events.

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