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Scam Defence
Learn how to protect yourself against common frauds and scams
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- OpinionYahoo News Singapore
Are Singaporeans being seduced by AI influencers?
While the overwhelming majority of IG and TikTok content now stars actual people, this lead will be chipped away aggressively, says contributor Kathirgugan.
- NewsYahoo News Singapore
Police investigating 78 people for allegedly giving away Singpass credentials to scammers
Police are investigating 78 people, aged between 17 and 63, for allegedly giving their Singpass credentials to scammers. Read on.
- NewsYahoo News Singapore
Eight weeks' jail for 19-year-old student for impersonating as MAS official to assist fraudsters in scams
A 19-year-old student who impersonated a MAS official to assist scammers in defrauding a woman, has been sentenced to eight weeks in jail. Find out what he did.
- NewsYahoo News Singapore
Two scam victims avoided losing over $3 million to scammers who were pretending to be government officials
Two separate cases in March saw scammers posing as government officials, targeting two men. Read on to find out how the victims avoided $3 million in losses.
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Singapore's Catholic Church warns about ticketing scams involving Pope Francis' visit, advises public not to share personal information
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore is cautioning the public against falling prey to scams related to the upcoming Papal visit. Read on.
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At least $521,000 lost to lucky draw scams in 2024; victims duped into sharing banking credentials or paying to cash out 'prizes'
Police caution against lucky draw scams, where about 190 individuals lost at least $521k in 2024. Read on to learn how the scammers manage to deceive.
- OpinionYahoo News Singapore
E-commerce scams are exploding in Singapore - here's how AI can combat this
With e-commerce scams on the rise in Singapore, Artificial Intelligence (AI) could our best bet in this battle, says contributor Kathirgugan.
- NewsYahoo Finance Singapore
Shopee joins Amazon, Lazada to earn top marks in anti-scam rating, Facebook Marketplace remains lowest ranked
What did Shopee do to improve from 3 to 4 ticks in the latest Singapore anti-scam rating? Why is Facebook Marketplace ranked the lowest? Find out.
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38-year-old man arrested for alleged e-commerce scams selling Lululemon products on Carousell
A 38-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a series of e-commerce scams relating to Lululemon products. Read on.
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Mobile apps and digital services in Singapore: Premium features and better deals for some, non-essential and scary for others
90% of high-income households use mobile apps and digital services often, while lower-income households fall behind, Yahoo study finds. Read on to find out why.