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Straits Times ACT Against Scams Campaign Columns

15 SEP 2024

Learn about the different types of scams and how to stay safe with The Straits Times:

Learn about the different types of scams and the protective measures you can take to avoid getting scammed. Understanding these scams and knowing how to defend yourself can help keep you safe.

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Singapore is a prime target for scammers. Here’s how you can stay safe

In the first six months of 2023, the number of scam cases increased by 64 per cent compared with the same period in 2022

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Found a good deal? Check for these e-commerce scam signs before you checkout

If the promotion price is too good to be true, it probably is, says an expert

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Asked to pay extra delivery fees to ship your parcel? It could be a scam

At least 25 people were victims of parcel delivery phishing scams in October, says the Singapore Police Force

Urgent calls from the police or the bank? Here's how to know if it's a scam

Among the top scam types in Singapore, government official impersonation scams have the highest average losses at about $116,000

Tired of scam calls from overseas? This new measure lets you take a preventive stance

Subscribers of local telcos can now block all international calls on their mobile phones for free

Here are some measures you should take for more secure digital banking

As Chinese New Year approaches, police warn of increase in e-commerce scams

Young adults are falling for job scams. Here’s why they are more susceptible

Job scams were the top scam type in Singapore in the first half of 2023, says the Singapore Police Force

What to do when you’re asked to pay to earn easy money

Job scams typically involve victims being offered online jobs that could be performed from home

Received an unsolicited link? Here’s how to check if it’s legitimate

The majority of phishing scam victims in 2023 were aged 30 to 49, says the Singapore Police Force

Received an offer for your listed item? Beware of clickable links from buyers

In the first two months of 2024, at least 419 victims have fallen prey to fake buyer phishing scams

Good cyber hygiene routine can keep dirty tricks of scammers at bay

Technical support scams are on the rise, with at least 78 police reports filed since January 2024

More fall victim to scammers posing as local and foreign officials

Close to 900 government official impersonation scams were reported last year, up from 771 in 2022, police warn

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Seniors beware: Don’t be enticed by investment deals using CPF savings

The CPF Board rolled out additional security measures last year to help members better protect their savings from scams

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E-commerce scams are on the rise. Here’s how you can shop safely online

At least 104 Singapore residents have been victimised by e-commerce phishing scammers since January, according to the police

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An investment scheme that promises quick and easy returns? It’s likely a scam

Investment scams were among the top five scam types last year, with 4,030 reported cases, notes the police

A pop-up alert claims that your device is compromised. Here’s what you should do

At least 150 Singapore residents fell for technical support scams in the first four months of 2024, police figures reveal

Here’s how to stop receiving unsolicited messages on Telegram and WhatsApp

In 2023, there were 12,368 scam cases in which victims were contacted by scammers via messaging platforms, notes the police

Friend or fraudster: Beware of unusual requests via text messages or calls

There were 6,859 victims of fake friend call scam cases in 2023, an increase of over 220 per cent from the year before

Received an SMS from the Government? Here's an easy way to tell if it's real

From July 1, all SMSes sent from Government agencies, ministries, statutory boards, and services will show ‘gov.sg’ as the sender ID

Recent global IT outage a timely reminder to stay vigilant against scams

Besides the CrowdStrike outage, here’s how scammers have leveraged public events to deceive victims in times of uncertainty

Here’s how to spot bulk orders from scammers posing as school teachers

At least 60 people fell for fake bulk order scams since April 12, say the police

Why investment scams are on the rise and how you can protect yourself

Investment scam victims in the first half of 2024 lost an average of $40,080 per case, police say

Why people fall prey to scammers posing as police officers

In the first half of 2024, 580 Singapore residents fell prey to the scam – a 58 per cent rise from the same period last year