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Scammers are taking over Telegram accounts via fake government voucher schemes

31 August 2026

⚠️ Fraudulent messages impersonating CDC, GST, and Transport vouchers are circulating on Telegram, tricking victims into giving up personal details and Telegram OTPs to seize control of their accounts. At least 52 cases reported since January 2026.

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Stay Alert!   

🚨Never click unsolicited links claiming to offer government vouchers or benefits and never share your Telegram OTP with anyone.

✅Protect your Telegram account by enabling the Two-Step Verification feature (Settings > Privacy and Security > Two-Step Verification).

☎️Unsure if it's a scam? Call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799.