MCMC: Beware of fake Covid-19 vaccine registration forms on social media

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MCMC released the statement on July 9 to highlight a false allegation involving the Bangi Avenue Convention Centre PPV in Selangor that has gone viral on WhatsApp.

Members of the public can register for Covid-19 vaccination through official channels such as MySejahtera and the JKJAV website. — FAIHAN GHANI/The StarThe Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has urged members of the public to beware of fake information related to vaccination that are being circulated on messaging platforms.on July 9 to highlight a false allegation involving the Bangi Avenue Convention Centre PPV in Selangor that has gone viral on WhatsApp.

The message asked those who are interested to provide details such as their name, IC number and phone number. MCMC said giving away personal details to unknown parties may result in a breach of privacy and the data being exploited for unknown purposes. It added that anyone seeking information related to the National Covid-19 Vaccination programme should refer to JKJAV, the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force and district health centre in their area.

There have been other reports of fake messages related to the national vaccination programme that have been shared on social media.urging members of the public not to fall for a fake Covid-19 registration message that was circulating on WhatsApp. The message claimed that users can get vaccinated at a mall and were asked to provide details such as IC and phone number.

 

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