How do scammers operate to sell fake driving licences?

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Scammers Operate Through Social Media Advertisements Offering Non-Existent Driving Licences

Scammers are actively operating a widespread fraudulent scheme involving the sale of fake driving licences, primarily advertised on social media platforms. These illicit operations promise valid licences to unsuspecting individuals, exploiting them financially and compromising the integrity of the official licensing system. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has identified numerous victims and is taking action against these fraudulent activities.
Social Media Advertisements Promise Non-Existent Licences

The modus operandi of these scammers involves placing advertisements on social media platforms, presenting the fake driving licences as legitimate and valid documents. These advertisements are designed to attract individuals seeking to obtain driving licences through unofficial channels, often implying a faster or easier process. The JPJ deputy director-general (management), M. Janagarajan, highlighted that these advertised licences are not valid and have no record within the JPJ system.
Victims Make Payments and Receive Forged Documents or Lose Funds

Victims of this scam typically make payments to the scammers for the promised licences. In some instances, individuals may receive a forged document that appears to be a driving licence. However, these forged licences are not officially recognised and do not exist in the JPJ's database. In other cases, after payment is made, the scammer's account is closed, rendering them untraceable and leaving the victim with no licence and having lost their money.
Fake Licences Are Detected Upon Renewal Attempts

Holders of these fake driving licences can only utilise them for a limited period before the forgery is discovered. The detection typically occurs when the individual attempts to renew their driving licence, usually in the following year. At this point, the absence of any official record for the purported licence becomes apparent, exposing the fraudulent nature of the document.

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