A 29-year-old man has been apprehended for his suspected role in a series of e-commerce scams involving limited edition Pokémon trading cards, while a separate case sees a 32-year-old Singaporean…
The Singapore Police Force has issued directives to technology giants Apple and Google, demanding the implementation of measures to prevent scammers from impersonating government agencies via iMessage and Google Messages.…
SINGAPORE – Law enforcement agencies continue to tackle the rising trend of scams, focusing on those impersonating government officials. This effort has led to the recent arrests of two Singaporean…
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued a serious alert regarding increasing scams targeting residents through social media platforms and email impersonation, leading to significant financial losses. Livestream Scams on…
South Korea is mobilising a special team to Cambodia to address alarming cases of kidnappings and scam operations targeting its nationals. This initiative comes after the tragic death of a…
The Singapore Police have issued a warning following the resurgence of scams where fraudulent Telegram channels and Instagram accounts impersonate government officials to promote payouts like the Community Development Council…
The Singaporean government has taken a bold step in combating impersonation scams by ordering Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to implement vital measures by 30 September 2024. This directive…
Dionne Maria Hanna, an 84-year-old British national, is making headlines in Singapore after being charged with fraud shortly after the release of the Netflix documentary Con Mum on 25 March…
In a significant crackdown on scams, more than 850 individuals are currently under investigation following a joint operation between the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP).…
SINGAPORE — In a worrying trend, scammers have reportedly deceived victims out of at least $1.7 million since January 2024, targeting individuals with false claims of outstanding insurance premiums. This…
Geylang Serai’s Vibrant Ramadan Bazaar & Scams on the Rise in Singapore The bustling heart of Geylang Serai is shining brighter than ever as the annual Ramadan bazaar returns, boasting…
In a troubling turn of events, over 100 government employees across more than 30 agencies in Singapore have received threatening emails demanding monetary ransoms, according to the Ministry of Digital…
In a significant move to combat the rising tide of scams in Singapore, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced the Protection from Scams Bill. This proposed legislation aims…