Scams Happening in Singapore

20/05/2025

Scammers doing card skimming in overseas ATM machine.

18/11/2024

Singapore scam alert 新加坡骗局警报 Singapore Post
How to Spot a Scam Message:

1. SingPost uses official channels – They will never send messages via private email addresses or unofficial platforms like iMessage.
2. Look out for odd spellings – Scam messages often contain unusual typos, like "wi-thin."
3. Check the URL carefully – The official SingPost website is singpost.com. Any variation is likely fraudulent.
4. Beware of overly complex instructions – Scammers might ask you to do strange things, such as replying "Y," exiting the message, and reopening it. These steps are designed to trick or confuse you.
Stay vigilant and protect yourself!

08/11/2024

Is your Facebook feed flooded with “news” about Mark Lee on CNA headlines? How could he possibly be in the news every day? And why aren’t these posts coming directly from Channel News Asia? Why does the link redirect to Amazon? These red flags make it clear: this is an investment scam. Scammers are using deepfake and AI technology to impersonate Mark Lee and CNA. Stay vigilant and safe while browsing online!

08/11/2024

Have you come across ads like this in Facebook groups? Scammers have been posting similar ads for years, and this is clearly a scam. When shopping online, be cautious! Always verify details like the seller’s address, and don’t be tempted by prices that seem too good to be true. Scammers are often behind them. Stay safe!

24/10/2024

Are you looking to recycle your furniture, home appliances, clothes and many other unwanted items and you noticed a Facebook advertisement offering high price for your item? Is the offer too good to be true? Ask for the company address and go down to the office to be safe. The person behind the page could be sending you malwares! Think twice before you act.

09/10/2024

Please be careful of DBS impersonation scam. Always check the URL to ensure you are on DBS website before you key in your credentials or OTP.

SINGAPORE – At least 14 cases of scams involving the impersonation of DBS Bank have been reported since Sept 21, with losses amounting about $29,000. The numbers were announced in a joint advisory...

17/07/2024

There is a new scam on Prime Supermarket which asked for everyone to share the page. Please note that Prime Supermarket has clarified that this is not legitimate and it is a scam.

10/05/2024

If you receive a message on Telegram that ask you to verify your name and contact number to get your government assistance package, it is likely a phishing scam. This is a new phishing scam variant on the the Budget 2024 where it will take over your telegram account if you provide them with the 5 digit passcode from Telegram. Stay safe and alert!

https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/new-phishing-scam-fraudulent-budget-2024-infographics