scambrokersreview.comFinancial regulators and trader communities have flagged a new concern: Pukau scams on the rise since 2024. This report, based on information published on April 01, 2026, contains details every retail forex trader must know to protect their capital.
What You Need to Know
Here are the key details from this alert:
- KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 41 pukau-related scam cases involving losses amounting to RM1
- 35mil were investigated by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) last year
- This was an increase of 11 cases from 2024, when losses hit RM542,950
- In the first two months of this year alone, seven cases were reported with losses amounting to RM684,653
- Bukit Aman CCID director Comm Rusdi Mohd Isa said nine suspects were arrested in connection with such cases in 2024, while seven arrests were made last year
- “For the first two months of this year, a total of seven cases were reported but no arrests have been made yet,” he said
- Source: Pukau scams on the rise since 2024
Key Warning Signs from This Alert
- Unregulated or offshore broker operations
- Withdrawal restrictions and unexplained account freezes
- Guaranteed profit claims violating basic market principles
- Pressure tactics and urgency-based sales pitches
How to Verify a Forex Broker
Always confirm regulation directly on FCA (register.fca.org.uk), ASIC (asic.gov.au), CySEC (cysec.gov.cy), or MAS (mas.gov.sg) registers before depositing. Cross-check broker names on ScamBrokersReview and ForexTradingScam.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this news verified?
This report is based on information from external sources identified through our news monitoring system. We recommend verifying directly with primary sources and official regulators before making any financial decisions.
Where can I report financial fraud?
Report to your national financial regulator: FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), SEC/CFTC (USA), MAS (Singapore), OJK (Indonesia). Also report at Action Fraud (UK) or ScamWatch (Australia).
Published by Scambrokersreview on April 01, 2026. Source: Pukau scams on the rise since 2024
