Singapore Police issue warning on WhatsApp Web phishing scams involving fake QR code
The new scam involves scammers gaining access to WhatsApp accounts through the use of fake “WhatsApp Web” websites.
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Two Singaporean Indians jailed for scamming US victims out of a million dollars
One of the Indian convicts, a chartered accountant, set up Singapore-incorporated companies whose accounts were used for receiving scam proceeds. The other Indian convict was paid to be listed as a ‘director’ of these companies but without any due diligence responsibilities.
3 arrested and SGD 1.28 million seized in joint anti-scam ops by Singapore Police and DBS
These developments came after weeklong operations against corporate money mules.
Sri Lanka: 60 Indian nationals arrested for alleged involvement in online financial scam
According to Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa, the CID conducted simultaneous raids in these mentioned areas, leading to the seizure of 135 mobile phones and 57 laptops, reported Sri Lanka’s Daily Star newspaper.
Singapore SM Lee Hsien Loong again targeted by deepfakes; scam videos put out false views
These latest scam videos show Lee Hsien Loong purportedly commenting on international matters.
Singapore Police issue alert on scam calls from impostor ‘officers’; victims lost SGD 73,000
Victims of such a scam variant could be deceived into disclosing personal details, such as bank account details, personal credentials, SingPass password or a One-Time Password, said the police force.
UK officials visit Singapore to learn practices to tackle scams
Singapore has also been actively involved in international platforms to call for greater collaboration in the global fight against scams and fraud. In March 2024, the city-state endorsed a joint communiqué with 10 other countries to signal a high-level commitment to tackle scams at the Global Fraud Summit.
SPF’s Anti-Scam Centre, banks foil 3,000 scams, prevent SGD 100 million loss in joint operation
Anti-Scam Centre and the banks used robotic process automation to help with the identification of victims of scams, which included job, e-commerce and investment scams.
Singapore: Woman, 75, loses SGD 270,000 to online lover in love scam
The septuagenarian, a retiree, met the man on social media platform Facebook. Their first exchange took place in July 2023, after the man commented on one of her pictures.
SPF conducts nation-wide operation, investigate 309 scammers and money mules
The suspects are believed to be involved in more than 1,600 cases of scams, comprising mainly investment scams, internet love scams, job scams, friend impersonation scams, and e-commerce scams, where victims reportedly lost over SGD 9 million.
