{"id":9498,"date":"2026-05-11T10:03:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/?p=9498"},"modified":"2026-06-15T08:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:16:38","slug":"getting-silent-scam-calls-dont-say-hello-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/chi\/getting-silent-scam-calls-dont-say-hello-first\/","title":{"rendered":"\u63a5\u5230\u5bc2\u9759\u8bc8\u9a97\u7535\u8bdd\uff1f\u5148\u522b\u8bf4\u201c\u5582\u201d\uff01"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9498\" class=\"elementor elementor-9498\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a0cd965 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"6a0cd965\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b27d7\" data-id=\"4b27d7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242ca847 elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial xts-scheme-inherit xts-textalign-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"242ca847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 23-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>[xts_html_block id=&#8221;3506&#8243;]<br \/>\t<div class=\"ibpo-articles xts-single-post-header\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"xts-post-meta\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-post-categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"xts-post-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/chi\/category\/articles\/\" rel=\"category tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArticles\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-post-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2026-05-11T10:03:39+00:00\">\n\t\t\t\t\t11 5\u6708 2026\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-15T08:16:38+00:00\">\n\t\t\t\t\t15 6\u6708 2026\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"ibpo-articles xts-post-title xts-entities-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\tGetting Silent Scam Calls? Don&#8217;t Say &#8220;Hello&#8221; First!\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/p><p>You get a phone call from a legit phone number \u2013 unlike the ones that say unknown. So&#8230; You answer your phone.<\/p><p>\u201cHello?\u201d<\/p><p>Silence.<\/p><p>A few seconds pass, and the call ends. No response, no background noise, nothing at all.<\/p><p>While it may seem harmless or simply like a bad connection, these silent scam calls could be part of a growing tactic used by scammers and cybercriminals!<\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Are Silent Scam Calls?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Silent\u00a0scam\u00a0calls are\u00a0calls\u00a0where the caller\u00a0remains\u00a0quiet or disconnects after you answer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9508\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/incoming-call-with-unknown-caller-malicious-phone-calls-concept-scammer-icon-with-unknown-calling-display-showing-smart-mobile-phone-business-people-hands-spam-robocalls-scam-call-alert-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/incoming-call-with-unknown-caller-malicious-phone-calls-concept-scammer-icon-with-unknown-calling-display-showing-smart-mobile-phone-business-people-hands-spam-robocalls-scam-call-alert-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/incoming-call-with-unknown-caller-malicious-phone-calls-concept-scammer-icon-with-unknown-calling-display-showing-smart-mobile-phone-business-people-hands-spam-robocalls-scam-call-alert-1-300x225.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/incoming-call-with-unknown-caller-malicious-phone-calls-concept-scammer-icon-with-unknown-calling-display-showing-smart-mobile-phone-business-people-hands-spam-robocalls-scam-call-alert-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why Scammers Call\u00a0but\u00a0Say Nothing?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reason 1: Confirm that your phone number is active<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reason 2: Record short voice samples<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reason 3:\u00a0Identify\u00a0potential targets for future\u00a0scams<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reason 4: Test how people respond to unknown calls<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So&#8230; What Will Scammers Do\u00a0with\u00a0Your Voice?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and voice technology, scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A short voice recording, even just a few words like \u201chello\u201d or \u201cyes\u201d,\u00a0could potentially be enough for scammers to misuse your identity or manipulate others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Your voice may be used for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voice cloning or impersonation scams<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bypassing voice authentication systems<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creating fake audio recordings or messages<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tricking your family members,\u00a0friends\u00a0or colleagues<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pretending to be you to request money or sensitive information<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100378756 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100378756 BCX0\">As AI tools become more advanced and accessible, scammers no longer need lengthy recordings to imitate someone\u2019s voice convincingly.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100378756 BCX0\">What seems like a harmless phone call today could potentially be used in a more serious\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100378756 BCX0\">scam<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100378756 BCX0\">\u00a0later on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100378756 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100378756 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW100378756 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9509\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/woman-blocking-scam-call-smartphone-warning-sign-unknown-number-unwanted-calls-concept-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/woman-blocking-scam-call-smartphone-warning-sign-unknown-number-unwanted-calls-concept-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/woman-blocking-scam-call-smartphone-warning-sign-unknown-number-unwanted-calls-concept-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/woman-blocking-scam-call-smartphone-warning-sign-unknown-number-unwanted-calls-concept-1024x527.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/woman-blocking-scam-call-smartphone-warning-sign-unknown-number-unwanted-calls-concept-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/woman-blocking-scam-call-smartphone-warning-sign-unknown-number-unwanted-calls-concept-1536x791.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/woman-blocking-scam-call-smartphone-warning-sign-unknown-number-unwanted-calls-concept-2048x1055.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235081598 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235081598 BCX0\">How To Protect Yourself\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235081598 BCX0\">from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235081598 BCX0\">\u00a0Silent Scam Calls?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Avoid speaking first<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you answer a call from an unknown number, wait for the caller to speak first instead of\u00a0immediately\u00a0saying \u201chello\u201d or \u201cyes\u201d.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Hang up if the call feels suspicious<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the caller\u00a0remains\u00a0silent for more than a few seconds, or if an automated\/robotic voice\u00a0immediately\u00a0asks for personal or banking information, disconnect the call\u00a0immediately.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Block and report suspicious numbers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use your phone\u2019s spam protection features and report\u00a0scam\u00a0calls whenever possible.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quick Helpline Links<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bank Negara Malaysia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.bnm.gov.my\/financial-fraud-alerts\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information on financial\u00a0scams, fraud alerts, and what to do if you are a victim, visit the Bank Negara Malaysia website.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC)\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/nfcc.jpm.gov.my<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In line with the government\u2019s effort to combat financial crimes, the NFCC was launched under the National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023. If you have been\u00a0scammed, you can report the incident by directly dialing 997.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3ada20 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"a3ada20\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa88632\" data-id=\"aa88632\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[xts_html_block id=&#8221;3506&#8243;] You get a phone call from a legit phone number \u2013 unlike the ones that say unknown. 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