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Monthly Scams Bulletin #2 (6 February 2026)
⚠️ E-COMMERCE SCAMS INVOLVING K-POP MERCHANDISE ON THE RISE
Be wary when buying or pre-ordering K-pop merchandise on platforms like Carousell. Scammers have been convincing interested buyers to make initial deposits via PayNow or bank transfers to secure the items. Victims only realised they had been scammed when they failed to receive the products or when the sellers became uncontactable.
🚩Be wary of red flags such the seller asking to communicate out of platform, or requesting direct bank transfer payments.
🛡️ Protect yourself:
✅ Check the platform’s transaction safety ratings at go.gov.sg/mhatsr
✅ Use the platform’s secure payment option or make payment only after products have been delivered and inspected
📄 Read February’s Scam Bulletin to find out more.
📞 Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
📱 You can also check suspicious messages, phone numbers and/or website links via the ScamShield app.