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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