Scam news singapore

Singapore is a popular target for scammers due to its high standard of living and strong economy. Here are some recent scam news stories from Singapore:

  1. Fake Job Scam: In January 2023, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) warned of a fake job scam where victims were promised high-paying jobs in exchange for advance payment of fees. The scam was believed to have affected several individuals, with losses estimated to be in the thousands of dollars.
  2. Romance Scam: In December 2022, a 35-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly scamming several men out of over SGD 100,000 (USD 73,000) through a romance scam. The woman, who claimed to be a foreign national, would build relationships with her victims online and then ask for money to be transferred to her account.
  3. Investment Scam: In November 2022, the SPF warned of an investment scam where victims were promised high returns on investments in exchange for advance payment of fees. The scam was believed to have affected several individuals, with losses estimated to be in the tens of thousands of dollars.
  4. Phishing Scam: In October 2022, the SPF warned of a phishing scam where victims received emails or messages claiming to be from reputable companies, such as banks or e-commerce platforms, and were asked to provide personal and financial information.
  5. Cryptocurrency Scam: In September 2022, the SPF warned of a cryptocurrency scam where victims were promised high returns on investments in cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, but were actually scammed out of their money.
  6. Fake Online Shopping Scam: In August 2022, the SPF warned of a fake online shopping scam where victims were tricked into buying fake or non-existent products online. The scam was believed to have affected several individuals, with losses estimated to be in the hundreds of dollars.
  7. Lottery Scam: In July 2022, the SPF warned of a lottery scam where victims were contacted and told they had won a large sum of money in a lottery, but were asked to pay a fee to claim their prize.
  8. Fake Insurance Scam: In June 2022, the SPF warned of a fake insurance scam where victims were approached by scammers claiming to offer insurance policies at discounted rates. The scam was believed to have affected several individuals, with losses estimated to be in the thousands of dollars.

These are just a few examples of the many scams that have been reported in Singapore. It's essential to be vigilant and take steps to protect yourself from scams, such as:

If you have been a victim of a scam, report it to the Singapore Police Force's Cybercrime Reporting Point at www.police.gov.sg/cybercrime or call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000.