POLICE today confirmed that the promotional advertisement offering up to 50% discount on summonses until July 20 on WhatsApp is fake. 

Police secretary Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said the advertisement, which offered up to 50% discount on police and Road Transport Department summonses, also displayed the phone numbers of people who could be contacted to obtain the purported discount.

“Investigations are being carried out to track down the individuals responsible for spreading these fake news and advertisements.

“People who received the promotional advertisement are asked not to be influenced or contact the numbers provided,” she said in a statement today. 

She also advised the public to check the authenticity of news, especially on the discount offer on summonses, through the Royal Malaysian Police’s official media channels to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. – Bernama, July 17, 2022.