Online sellers should remain alert from scammers in Singapore
People selling products online in Singapore should remain alert from the online scammers who send emails in the names of Paypal or other reputable banks, said Singapore police today.
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Alert sounded in Singapore over phone scam using police hotline number
Singapore Police have warned people to be cautious of phone calls that are purportedly from its hotline number – ‘1800-255-000’ and advised them to ignore such calls.
Singapore citizens should be on alert against scam callers impersonating immigration officers
Singapore citizens should be on alert against a phone scam by callers impersonating Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers asking them to transfer money.
81 arrested in Singapore for involvement in scams
Police have nabbed 81 people for their alleged involvement in 244 cases of scams involving SGD1.4 million in Singapore.
16 arrested for involvement in bank loan scam
Sixteen people have been arrested for suspected involvement in bank loan scam. They took out loans from bank and were uncontactable when chased for repayment.
Singapore, Malaysia police busts ‘fake online relationships scam’ with more than 100 victims
Malaysia and Singapore police have busted a huge fake online relationships scam by thwarting four syndicates behind an ‘Africa scam’. In the scam, 100 victims mostly women have suffered losses of around SGD 6.4 million.
Indian-origin ex-portfolio manager charged in the US bribery scam
An Indian-origin former portfolio manager Navnoor Kang has been charged at one of the largest pension funds in the US.
Trump’s Asia comeback: ASEAN Summit opens in Malaysia with focus on trade, security, Myanmar
The meeting serves as a curtain-raiser for the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit which starts on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, followed by two days of high-level engagements with key partners including China, Japan, India, Australia, Russia, South Korea and the US.
Spate of ‘digital arrest’ crimes shake India; Supreme Court seeks response from Centre
“Digital arrest” refers to scammers posing as officials from some law enforcement-related institution or the other — anything from police to courts — and telling people through online communication that they are “under arrest” for some (imaginary) violation of the law.
Singapore moves to tighten online safety laws, plans powerful new regulator by 2026
Singapore is moving to strengthen its regulation of online content with the introduction of a new Online Safety Commission that will have the authority to order social media platforms to block harmful material. The proposal is part of a new online safety bill that was tabled in parliament on Wednesday and is expected to be […]
