Latest Scam News In Singapore
Former cop gets over 8 years’ jail for helping global scam syndicate launder $10.3m, files appeal
The Straits Times6 November 2024
6 charged over malware scams involving nearly $8m in transfers of criminal funds
The Straits Times4 November 2024
Gamified experiences help children gain financial literacy, spot scams
The Straits Times3 November 2024
S’pore, US intercept over $6.5 million lost in business e-mail compromise scam
The Straits Times8 October 2024
Teen among nearly 500 suspects in scams where victims lost over $12 million
The Straits Times4 October 2024
Singapore launches 24-hour anti-scam hotline
Channel News Asia (CNA)27 September 2024
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Government Official Impersonation Scams on the Rise: $6.7 Million Lost Since September
Government official impersonation scams have led to losses of at least $6.7 million since September. Scammers often pose as local banks or Singapore Police Force (SPF) officers, using fake warrant cards and accusing victims of involvement in criminal activities like money laundering. Victims are then asked to transfer their savings to designated "safety accounts" to assist in investigations. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of verifying suspicious transactions and provides tips to avoid scams, such as not transferring money to unknown accounts, not sharing banking or SingPass details, and not clicking on suspicious links. It also promotes the ScamShield app and helpline for quick scam checks
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Block Incoming Calls and SMS from International Numbers
Concerned about international scam calls and SMSes? Telcos now offer features to block calls and SMSes from international numbers, helping to protect you from phone and SMS scams.
These features block all incoming mobile calls and/or SMSes made from international numbers. Calls and/or SMSes made from Singapore numbers while overseas (e.g., Singapore users roaming overseas and calling home) can still be received as normal.
Subscribers can activate and disable the international call and/or SMS blocking features based on their needs. These features are available free of charge. For more information on IMDA’s other anti-scam measures, click here.
Contact your telco to find out how to activate them:
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Singapore Anti-Scam Efforts Highlight
Reduction of CPF Daily Withdrawal Limit
22 August 2024
To combat scam losses, the online CPF withdrawal limit has been decreased from S$200,000 to S$50,000 per day.
2024 Mid-Year Scams and Cybercrime Report
22 August 2024
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) shared recent statistics on scams and cybercrime in their mid-year report released on 22 Aug 2024.
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