Experts warn teenagers are vulnerable to online fraud, calling for digital literacy education to protect youth from scams
After completing secondary school, A. Angelin got herself a temporary job. She was just 17, and earning her first pay cheque was a proud achievement.
She saved every Malaysian sen she earned – but her pride turned to heartbreak when she answered a phone call from her “network provider”.
In one swoop, her entire 1,600 ringgit (US$378) salary was gone.
The caller told the teenager there were issues with her phone billing account and her line would be terminated if she did not follow his instructions.
