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Scam Defence
Learn how to protect yourself against common frauds and scams
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Malaysia arrests 5 people connected to job scam syndicate targeting Singaporeans; linked to at least 40 reports, over $820k in losses
In a joint operation with SPF, Malaysian authorities have arrested five individuals believed to be part of a job scam syndicate preying on Singaporean victims.
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Four men arrested for allegedly selling fake phones at 'discounted price' of $600 per piece; had claimed to victims that they were 'short of cash'
4 men arrested for allegedly selling fake branded phones at $600 each, tried to gain sympathy by claiming they were "short of cash". Read on.
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Woman charged with cheating Taylor Swift fan of $350 for concert tickets, believed to have scammed victims on Carousell of over $24,000
A 29-year-old Singaporean woman, Foo Mei Qi, was charged for allegedly scamming a Taylor Swift fan out of S$350 for concert tickets. Read on.
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Teen charged over sharing Singpass credentials for money, 3 others charged with selling bank accounts later used to launder money from scams
Four people, 17 to 21, charged for alleged money mule offences. They sold their bank accounts and Singpass credentials to scammers. Read on.
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Singapore Customs alerts public to new email scam which impersonates its officials
Singapore Customs has raised alarm over a new email scam impersonating its officials. Read on to learn how to spot and avoid falling victim.
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Taylor Swift concert ticket scams in Singapore have cost victims at least $213,000 in January and February, police warn of scammers moving to Telegram
Singapore authorities warn of victims losing at least S$213,000 to Taylor Swift concert ticket scams. Here's how that happened.
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Sun Xueling calls out Meta for not cooperating with MHA to reduce scams on Facebook, urges company 'to step up, to do right by users'
Facebook and WhatsApp parent company Meta has not implemented any of the ministry anti-scam recommendations, Sun Xueling told Parliament. Find out more.
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Fake buyer phishing scam sees at least 419 victims losing over $1.8 million since January; 38 being investigated
Since January, fake buyer phishing schemes have swept online platforms, leaving victims out of pocket by S$1.8 million, according to the police. Read on.
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Taylor Swift, Coldplay fans among 583 victims of concert ticket scams in Singapore since start of 2024; at least $223,000 lost, 4 people arrested
583 victims lost $223,000 to fake concert tickets scams in Singapore since the year began. Four people arrested. How did the scams happen?
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Google's anti-scam feature: Android users in Singapore to be blocked from installing certain unverified apps
Google launches a pilot feature in Singapore, blocking certain Android users from installing unverified apps to protect against malware scams. Find out more.