The tiny island nation of Singapore has one of the most tech-forward populations in the world, with nearly 91 per cent Internet penetration till 2022, growing to a projected 94 per cent by 2026. This is good for business, but this is also good for the business of fraud. The country, with a population of […]
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Singapore: 79-year-old woman nearly loses S$260,000 to scammers posing as officials
A 79-year-old woman almost lost S$260,000 after being duped by two scammers, who posed as officials from the bank and police, but was saved by the SPF’s Anti-Scam Centre. Fortunately for her, a Standard Chartered bank staff, who worked in tandem with the ASC, flagged the transaction, effectively shutting down the scam before it could […]
Singapore PM warns residents against trusting fake articles using his image
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a Facebook post warned citizens to be wary of online scams, fake news or ads featuring his image, and to report them to the police.
Singapore man pleads guilty in SGD383,000 rental scam that cheated victims from 12 countries
Deputy Public Prosecutor Wong Shiau Yin said that Zeng made illegal use of photographs that he took during his stint at the Singapore Housing Company, an organisation specialising in rental accommodation.
Panel investigating Hindenburg allegations against Adani Group gives clean chit to SEBI
A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel investigating India’s regulatory mechanism regarding the Hindenburg allegations against the Adani Group said it appears there was no regulatory failure on the part of market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Singapore proposes new law to fight cybercrime; cites 25% online crime spike
Singapore has introduced a bill in its parliament to crack down on the whole gamut of cybercrime, from misinformation campaigns and exploitation to online scams and drug trafficking.
UAE warns Indian expatriates against fake flight approval letters
The UAE embassy in New Delhi issued an advisory asking Indian expats set to return to the Emirates to be cautious against fake flight approval letters issued by scamsters.
