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Companies that are not part of the registry will have their text messages labelled as “likely scam”.
Singapore

Organisations in SMS registry to roll out ‘likely scam’ alerts

In the phishing e-mails, consumers were directed to third-party websites to receive updates or monetary compensation.
Singapore

Scammers use phishing e-mails to target those who lodged reports

The cases were mainly investment, job, e-commerce, internet love and government official impersonation scams.
Singapore

355 investigated over scams that cost victims more than $5m

Fraudsters would send text messages purportedly from LTA to victims to notify them of unpaid bills or fines.
Singapore

More than $500,000 lost to vehicle-related scams since December

At least 116 victims have been duped by these unlicensed services.
Singapore

$1 million lost to scams involving unlicensed money changers

The police advised the public not to click on URL links in unsolicited e-mails or text messages.
Singapore

Over $180k lost in parcel delivery phishing scams

The police said they do not get members of the public to provide information on scams or lodge reports through Google forms.
Singapore

Victims told to use Google forms with SPF insignia to file reports

The police told The Straits Times the total losses amounted to at least $225,000.
Singapore

Man lost $149k over phishing e-mail, among 10 victims

The attacks are part of a global wave linked to Russian-speaking groups.
Tech

Gamers watch out, hackers may be targeting your account

    The attacks are part of a global wave linked to Russian-speaking groups.
    Tech

    Gamers watch out, hackers may be targeting your account

    The Malaysian cook had been tricked by an acquaintance who told him of a job offer to work at a restaurant in Cambodia.
    World

    Johor job scam victim recounts being sold off five times

    A British YouTuber who goes by the pseudonym Jim Browning has spent over four years turning the tables on fraudsters who operate in scam call centres.
    World

    British YouTuber hacks into scammers' computers

    The study found that the global amount lost in 2021 had risen by 15.7 per cent from US$47.8 billion in 2020.
    Singapore

    $77.4 billion lost to scams worldwide in 2021

    Cash amounting to more than $430,000 was seized during a nine-day operation conducted by officers from Bedok Police Division.
    Singapore

    348 investigated for scams, unlicensed moneylending

    Scammers would impersonate the firms and send out e-mails embedded with fraudulent URL links.
    Singapore

    Victims lose $237k to SingPost, Singtel phishing scams