Scams in Singapore surged by 16.3% in the first half of 2024, with victims losing over S$385.6 million. If trends persist, losses could surpass S$770 million...
Singapore Customs warns against a new document impersonation scam falsely using its director-general's name and logo to demand payments for goods release. They urge caution, advising...
A Malaysian company director lost over RM1 million in a month-long online investment scam. The victim, deceived via WhatsApp, invested both personal and company funds. The...
Scammers posing as Anti-Scam Centre officers have stolen S$73,000 from victims in Singapore since January. The police warn against sharing personal details over the phone or...
Joint efforts by Singaporean and Malaysian authorities resulted in the arrest of five Malaysians suspected of laundering proceeds from scams targeting Singaporeans. The syndicate is linked...
A 29-year-old woman is arrested for allegedly scamming over S$24,000 from victims seeking Taylor Swift concert tickets on Carousell. The suspect faces charges with a maximum...
In a collaborative effort, Singapore's Anti-Scam Centre and major banks successfully thwarted four scams, saving victims S$265,000. The cases ranged from investment scams targeting seniors to...
During the 2024 Budget COS debate, Minister K Shanmugam highlighted government efforts to combat scams but recognized limitations in governmental capabilities. Over 46,000 scam cases were...
Victims in Singapore lost S$1.2M to fund recovery scams since Jan 2024. Perpetrators impersonate as legit firms, coaxing victims into divulging info or making payments. Singapore...
The Singapore Police Force reveals over 419 victims lost S$1.8m to fake buyer phishing scams since January. Currently, 38 individuals, aged 17 to 68, are under...