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Straits Times 'ACT Against Scams' column series: Article 4
‼️Government Officials Impersonation Scams (GOIS) remain a serious concern!
🚨 Scammers impersonate government officials (e.g Police, MAS), financial institutions (e.g., UnionPay) or even foreign law enforcement officials, and allege victims of being involved in criminal activities.
To prove their innocence and aid "investigations", victims are tricked into:
- Transferring money to "safety" bank accounts or
- Handing over physical cash or valuables (e.g., gold bars) to an "undercover officer", or leaving the items at secluded locations.
🗞️ *Read the article to learn more!*
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📢 Remember!
- Government Officials, including the Police, will never ask you to transfer money over a call.
- Never transfer monies or other valuables to any unknown person, or place monies or valuables at physical locations to facilitate subsequent collection.
Unsure if something is a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799! ☎️