Telegram, Instagram ads fuel rental scam for illegal vapes in Singapore: Report

Young people in Singapore are being drawn into a new role by criminal syndicates running the illegal vaping trade. They are asked to rent homes in their own names and then hand over the keys to organised groups that use the flats to store e-vaporisers. When raids happen, it is usually the tenants who are […]

Singapore defence ministry warns of “bulk order” scam by SAF personnel impostors

In its Facebook post, MINDEF Singapore said: “The SAF has observed a number of allegedly fraudulent bulk orders made by individuals claiming to be SAF personnel. The SAF takes a serious view of this. For the 7 cases that we are aware of, we have not found any evidence that these individuals are affliated with the SAF, and have made reports to the Police on them.”

Indian-origin Tejasvi Manoj wins TIME’s Kid of the Year for anti-scam initiative

TIME has named Tejasvi Manoj its Kid of the Year for 2025 after the Indian-origin student from Texas built a website, Shield Seniors, to help older adults spot and report online scams. The platform grew out of a close call within her own family and has since gained national recognition for its practical approach to […]

Fake Rubio messages target foreign ministers in AI scam, says US State Department

The warning came after the department discovered that an impostor posing as Rubio had attempted to reach out to at least three foreign ministers, a US senator and a governor, according to the July 3 cable, which was first reported by The Washington Post.

Singapore GE2025: Public warned by CSA of scams and deepfakes riding on general elections

With a surge in deepfakes during the Singapore general elections (GE2025), Singaporeans are advised to beware of misinformation in the form of this Artificial Intelligence-enabled technology, in addition to phishing scams and malware attacks.