SHAH ALAM, Jan 25 — A phone scam syndicate has been detected using Caller ID spoofing to make the number appear as if it is from local telco networks or legitimate agencies in Malaysia, Sinar Harian reported. 

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the tactic is used to deceive victims and increase their trust in the calls received, based on statistics from cases recorded.