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Scammer would list their contact numbers on property rental listings shared on social media platforms such as Facebook.
Singapore

At least $2.7m lost to property rental scams this year

Officers arrested the pair and seized over 6,800 SIM cards, 15 mobile phones and two laptops.
Singapore

Duo who sold WhatsApp accounts to scammers nabbed

Mr Tan is now penniless.
Singapore

Security guard, 70, scammed into paying $5,000 for teaching job in Laos

At least 443 of such cases have been reported since Aug 28, said the police on Nov 11.
Singapore

$9.6m lost to Tencent, WeChat, UnionPay impersonation scams

The Bill proposes allowing the police to issue restriction orders (ROs) to banks which will then restrict the banking transactions of an individual’s accounts.
Singapore

Singapore proposes world-first law to freeze bank accounts of scam victims

Victims were told they either had been overcharged or had outstanding utility bills, and keyed in their personal information and credit or debit card details.
Singapore

Over $12,000 lost to scammers claiming to be from SP Group

Chiong Tze Yu, 13, answering a question about online shopping scams on a "children's ATM" featuring an interactive game.
Singapore

Gamified experiences help children gain financial literacy, spot scams

DPM Heng Swee Keat recently noticed a few fake Facebook profiles purporting to be him.
Singapore

DPM Heng warns public about FB profiles impersonating him

Two men and two women aged between 18 and 22 were arrested after an islandwide operation between Oct 14 and 17.
Singapore

Four nabbed, $440k seized in operation against money mule activities

    Web game #XiamTheScams was developed by gamification marketing company Sqkii and launched by the National Crime Prevention Council on Oct 24.
    Singapore

    Anti-scam game offers more than $200,000 worth of prizes

    The reporter logged into the Malaysian Immigration Department website and found that the Digital Arrival Card filling page was different from the fake website (left picture); Ms. Yang searched for the fake entry card filling website. (Internet screenshot/provided by the interviewee)
    Singapore

    Woman led to scam site when completing maid's arrival card

    When Mr Lai requested upfront payment, "Teacher Huang" sent a screenshot of a bank transfer. However, the funds never materialised.
    Singapore

    Scammer posing as teacher almost costs e-bike seller $25,000

    $6.7m lost to bank and govt official impersonation scams in Sept
    Singapore

    $6.7m lost to bank and govt official impersonation scams in Sept

    Victims would receive an e-mail or text message supposedly from DBS urging them to click on an embedded online link to resolve an urgent issue.
    Singapore

    $29k lost to DBS impersonation scams in under a month

    $57,000 recovered in business e-mail compromise scam
    Singapore

    $57,000 recovered in business e-mail compromise scam

    Victims saw advertisements or posts promoting heavily discounted items on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, said the police.
    Singapore

    Victims lose $162k to socmed phishing scam in September

    Copycat cheats 5 victims of over $6k in rental scam
    Singapore

    Copycat cheats 5 victims of over $6k in rental scam

    Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he recently received a flurry of SMSes supposedly from Singapore Customs informing him of a detained parcel.
    Singapore

    SM Lee warns of messages from scammers impersonating Customs

    Despite conducting due diligence, verifying the agent's licence, and visiting the property, the couple fell victim to a meticulously planned con.
    Singapore

    Young couple scammed out of $7k in elaborate rental ruse

    Customers who do not have a Singpass account may register for one and download the Singpass app before setting up their digital token.
    Singapore

    Banks to roll out Singpass face verification for digital token

    Singapore Customs does not use “SGCustoms” or variations of this as part of its corporate identity or on social media.
    Singapore

    Beware of SMS impersonation scam

    The suspects are allegedly involved in more than 1,500 cases as scammers or money mules.
    Singapore

    305 suspected scammers, money mules under police probe