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How will you react when you receive a scam call? Put yourself to the test by signing up for the National Simulated Scams Exercise! Organised by CSA, participants will receive robocalls simulating scammers’ tactics used in Government Official Impersonation Scams, at any point between 1 March and 31 August 2026. Sign up at go.gov.sg/nsse.

🍫12 Tonnes of chocolate was reported to be stolen last week, don’t let your personal details be next! 💸 Scammers have been impersonating DBS and POSB banks and sent victims emails claiming that their digital tokens have expired. Victims are tricked into clicking embedded links to ‘re-activate’ their tokens. The links lead to fake websites that steal victims’ personal and banking details. 🎣 Remember: ✅ Banks will never send you texts or emails with clickable links. ✅ Never disclose your personal information, internet banking and social media account log-in details, and one-time passwords (OTPs) to anyone ✅ Always check the sender’s addresses for discrepancies, and call the bank’s fraud hotline immediately if you suspect your banking or card details to be compromised 📞 Unsure if something is a scam? Call and check with the ScamShield Helpline at 1799

💜 BTS Fans: Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your BTS Comeback Hype! 🎤 Did you know that in 2025, $615,000 was lost to concert ticket scams in Singapore?! 💸 Although details of the ticket sales have not yet been announced for the BTS concert in Singapore, here's how you can do your part in the meantime to ACT against scams: ✅ Buy K-POP merchandise only through official retailers. ✅ Only buy your tickets from the official ticket agent. Do not buy resold tickets as they may not be honoured at the event venue and ticket holders may be turned away. ✅ Be wary of red flags such as request for advance payments and large discounts offered for faster transactions when shopping for merchandise online. For more information, check out the collaboration with The Bora Dot (BTS Fan Club in Singapore) here: Ссылка скрыта

Rise in e-commerce scams involving pre-order items Scammers trick victims to make deposits or advanced payments for “pre-order items” such as Pokémon trading cards or K-pop items. Victims only realise they have been scammed when they failed to receive the items or when sellers become uncontactable. Remember, only pay using secure payment options offered by the e-commerce platform, or cash on delivery so that you can inspect the products before making payment. ☎️ If in doubt, call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.

Straits Times 'ACT Against Scams' column series: Article 9 Did you know⁉️Investment scams recorded the highest amount of losses at about $336.2 million in 2025. Be aware of the common red flags of an investment scam. 🚩 High returns at low or no risk 🚩 Pressure tactics like limited time offers, gifts or rebates to rush people to make decisions 🚩 Fake track records like professional experience, accolades, testimonials of “customers’ satisfaction” 🗞️ Read the article to learn more! English - Ссылка скрыта 华语 - Ссылка скрыта Malay - Ссылка скрыта தமிழ் - Ссылка скрыта Check before investing ✅ Confirm the entity / individual is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS): - Financial Institutions Directory (eservices.mas.gov.sg/fid) - Financial Institution Representatives Register (eservices.mas.gov.sg/rr) ✅ Check the company’s background including the entity’s background and track records. ✅ Know what you are investing in. Ask as many questions as needed to fully understand the investment opportunity, the costs and how returns will be generated. ✅ Never invest with companies that are not regulated by MAS.

✨️ Preparing for Hari Raya? Stay safe from scams! Look out for these common scam types: 📦 Parcel Delivery Phishing – If you receive messages about failed parcel deliveries, check with the official store to verify the message and do not click on suspicious URLs. 💳 E-commerce Scams – Only shop on well-established platforms that have secure payment options. 🕵♂️ Impersonation Scams – Scammers impersonate government agencies like LTA to inform victims of outstanding fines/toll charges. Keep in mind that messages from government agencies will only be sent via SMS with the sender ID "gov.sg". Check directly with the agency or LTA's One Motoring app/website. 🚗 Car Rental Scams – Rent only from reputable car-rental companies. Never make payment without meeting the salesperson and conducting a physical inspection of the car. ❌️Never share your personal (e.g. NRIC) and banking details (e.g. passwords, OTPs) with others. ☎️ Unsure if something is a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 to check.

Monthly Scams Bulletin #3 (6 March 2026) 👀Link looks dubious? Don’t take the bait! 🎣 Scammers are impersonating government agencies such as IRAS and LTA in phishing attempts via text messages or emails. Victims click a malicious link in the email or text message leading to fake websites designed to steal personal and banking card details. Victims only discover that they have been scammed when they verify with the authorities or discover unauthorised transactions from their bank accounts or credit/debit cards. 🛡️Always check directly with the agencies at these platforms: • IRAS’ myTax portal • LTA’s OneMotoring platform 📧 Check that the email comes from an official government email address ending with “gov.sg”. 📱All government SMSes will use “gov.sg” sender ID ✅ Read March's Scam Bulletin to find out more. ☎️ Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.

Learn about scams — the entertaining way! 🤔 Ever wondered how scammers trick their victims, or what red flags to watch out for? 🕵♂️ Join four influencers as they go undercover to expose a scam syndicate’s dark secrets in Scamvengers — a thrilling 31‑episode Mandarin micro-drama (with English subtitles) that blends suspense with scam awareness. 🎬 Starring Jasper Lai, Shaun Chen, Ong Yi Ting, Chen Xiu Huan, Tommy, Mayiduo, Charlene, Mark Lee, Marcus Chin, Das, and more! ☎️ Unsure if something is a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 to check. 👉 Watch the first episode now: Instagram Ссылка скрыта TikTok Ссылка скрыта Facebook Ссылка скрыта YouTube Ссылка скрыта

In 2025, there were 37,308 scam cases with $913.1mil in scam losses - Scam situation remains concerning despite the drop in number of reported cases and amount lost compared to 2024 - Top three scam types with highest scam losses are investment scams, government officials impersonation scams and job scams - Elderly victims saw highest average loss, although most victims (85.2%) were aged below 65. - Cryptocurrency losses remained high and made up 20% of total scam losses. Take steps to strengthen your protection against scams! - Download the ScamShield app to block scam calls and detect scam SMSes. - Activate the MoneyLock feature on your bank accounts to further secure your money against scams - Unsure if something is a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799. Together, we can ACT against scams! Read more here: Ссылка скрыта