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        "id": 1721024,
        "msgid": "potential-scams-looming-public-must-be-more-vigilant-1778054960",
        "date": "2026-05-06 12:12:00",
        "title": "Potential Scams Looming, Public Must Be More Vigilant",
        "author": "Erlangga Djumena",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Indonesia faces a rising threat from sophisticated digital scams, including phishing attempts disguised as bank messages and deepfake frauds that surged 156% in Southeast Asia in 2025, according to digital identity firm VIDA. VIDA emphasises the critical role of certified digital identity protection in everyday activities to prevent data theft, while noting that public awareness often falters under the allure of seemingly lucrative opportunities. The Financial Services Authority's Anti-Scam Centre has logged over 515,000 scam reports since late 2024, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance and habits like pausing to verify suspicious interactions.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The potential for scams can emerge at various\npoints in daily activities. An individual might receive a message\ncontaining a link offering attractive prizes from a number resembling a\nbank. Although it appears enticing, this could be a phishing attempt to\nsteal personal data. Digital identity company VIDA reports that 9 out of\n10 scam cases involve the theft of one-time passwords (OTPs). The modus\noperandi includes malicious APK files disguised as delivery status\nupdates, which can infect devices if downloaded. VIDA Founder &amp;\nGroup CEO Niki Luhur stated that scam methods continue to evolve with\nthe use of new technologies. \u201cVIDA has recorded a 156% surge in\ndeepfake-based fraud attempts in Southeast Asia throughout 2025,\u201d he\nsaid in a written statement on Tuesday (5\/5\/2026). He explained that\nscam risks can also arise when handling important documents. Misuse\nrisks emerge if digital signing processes are not conducted through\ncertified official channels. \u201cTherefore, digital identity protection\nbecomes increasingly important to keep every digital interaction\nsecure,\u201d he added. Furthermore, Niki said that Indonesians already\npossess a fairly good basic level of awareness regarding digital fraud\ndangers. However, this vigilance often decreases when faced with\nsituations that seem beneficial, urgent, or convincing. \u201cWhen the modus\noperandi appears relevant, attractive, or seemingly advantageous,\nvigilance can drop in seconds. Therefore, building habits to pause,\ndouble-check, and not immediately trust becomes increasingly important\namid the development of increasingly sophisticated scam methods,\u201d Niki\nstated. To bring this understanding closer, VIDA has launched \u201cThe World\nof VIDA\u201d, an informative and easy-to-understand video demonstrating how\ndigital identity protection works behind various daily activities.\nThrough an approach closely tied to everyday life, this video is\npresented so that the public can see that digital protection is not\nsomething distant or complicated, but relevant to the activities they\nperform every day. \u201cThrough The World of VIDA, we want to bring this\nissue closer to the daily lives of the public. The hope is that the\npublic does not view digital protection as something distant or\ncomplicated, but as something relevant to the activities they do every\nday,\u201d Niki concluded. For information, the Financial Services Authority\n(OJK) through the Indonesia Anti-Scam Centre (IASC) has recorded 515,345\nscam case reports from 22 November 2024 to 31 March 2026.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/potential-scams-looming-public-must-be-more-vigilant-1778054960",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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