KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 – PETRONAS, Malaysia’s esteemed national oil and gas company, has sounded the alarm regarding a concerning rise in unauthorized and fraudulent activities exploiting the company’s identity, including its logo and the persona of its President and Group CEO, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik. These scams, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, involve the creation of counterfeit PETRONAS profiles to deceive the public. Through the manipulation of images and voices, fraudsters fabricate social messaging accounts, disseminating false information and nonexistent investment opportunities.
The deceptive nature of these schemes targets unsuspecting individuals, primarily through social media platforms, aiming to entice them into participating in fraudulent activities. PETRONAS underscores the gravity of these offenses and has taken proactive measures, including lodging police reports, to combat such misuse. In light of these developments, PETRONAS urges the public to exercise caution and discernment, relying exclusively on the company’s official communication channels for accurate information.
By remaining vigilant and informed, individuals can safeguard themselves against falling prey to fraudulent activities orchestrated under the guise of reputable entities like PETRONAS.
