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Scams have been increasing of late. Here\u2019s how to stay safe.<\/em><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text 0=””]TEXT: MELODY TAN | PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK
\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner 0=””][vc_column_text 0=””]Ever received emails from \u201croyals\u201d seeking help to transfer money out of their country in exchange for a percentage of the loot? Or phone calls informing that you\u2019ve won a seven-figure overseas lottery and the only way to receive the payout is by providing your banking details? These are just some examples of classic scams that have been around since mobile technology became a part of our everyday life.<\/p>\n

Scammers, though, have been evolving in recent years, becoming sophisticated cons who not only target individuals but businesses and organisations as well. The first half of 2020 saw the number of scams in Singapore jump by 140 per cent compared to 2019. More troublingly, a survey by the Home Team Behavioural Sciences Centre found that 45 per cent of scam victims reported being scammed more than once.<\/p>\n

According to the Singapore Police Force, last year saw a whopping $201 million lost to scammers, much of it online as Singaporeans turned to websites and apps to carry out activities like banking and buying groceries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scammers have also begun to target people working from home through robocalls, as well as seniors who are unfamiliar with the Internet.<\/p>\n

The rising number of scam victims is testament to the increasing psychological sophistication of scammers\u2019 tactics \u00adin crafting false proof, impersonating the victim\u2019s close friends and using the victim\u2019s shame about possibly falling for a scam to continue extracting money from them. Romance scammers are especially adept at identifying victims who are lonely, vulnerable and easily manipulated \u2014 a group that is increasing in size worldwide, due to COVID-19\u2019s impact on social lives.<\/p>\n

Ensure your safety and that of others by familiarising yourself with common methods of fraud. Here are the top 10 scams in Singapore (in no particular order):[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”E-COMMERCE” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”12290″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text 0=””]E-commerce scams usually involve fake online sales listings for expensive or in-demand items. In a recent case, a 28-year-old woman listed a Rolex watch for sale on Carousell and became uncontactable once the buyer made a $5,000 bank transfer to her account. Such listings often boast unusually low prices or make extravagant claims about the products, such as test kits that are able to diagnose COVID-19 in 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

TIP<\/strong><\/span>
\nStick to making purchases from online platforms that have an in-built function that only releases payment to the seller once the item has been received. And if an item\u2019s price looks too good to be true, it\u2019s probably a fake.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”SOCIAL MEDIA IMPERSONATION” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”12292″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text 0=””]Scammers have pretended to be telco employees, famous actors and even the victim\u2019s own friends or family members, often by stealing profile pictures and sending fraudulent friend requests on social media. Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Mr Baey Yam Keng was recently impersonated by a series of social media accounts that used his photos to ask people for their bank details \u2014 something no legitimate business or public figure would ever do.<\/p>\n

TIP<\/strong><\/span>
\nLook for proof before interacting with the social media account messaging you. For example, Twitter and Instagram have blue check marks to indicate a verified user.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”INTERNET LOVE” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”12296″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text 0=””]Here, the scammer strikes up an online relationship with the victim, sending them long gushing messages about undying love. The supposed boyfriend\/girlfriend never has a webcam to video-chat with, lives far away from the victim, and claims to have a good job \u2014 but is always in need of a small loan or two.<\/p>\n

TIP<\/strong><\/span>
\nUse Google Reverse Image Search to check if the profile pictures used are genuine or stolen off the Internet. You can also search for specific things they\u2019ve said to see if the lines are from a common scammer script.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”CREDIT-FOR-SEX” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”12297″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text 0=””]A good-looking stranger messages a victim on platforms such as WeChat or Tinder, offering sexual favours in return for iTunes gift cards or AliPay purchase cards. Once the cards have been bought and sent, the stranger disappears, never to be heard from again.<\/p>\n

TIP<\/strong><\/span>
\nBe wary of people online who offer sex or dates in return for gift cards, especially if they have profile pictures of young, attractive men or women.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”CHINESE OFFICIALS IMPERSONATION” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”12298″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text 0=””]Often targeting China nationals living in Singapore, the fake officials call to say that the victim is being investigated for a crime and payment must be made for the investigation to cease. One woman was deceived into handing over $1 million, while previous cases involved victims using Bitcoin vending machines and QR codes for payment.<\/p>\n

TIP<\/strong><\/span>
\nResist the pressure to pay up. If you feel scared, speak to a trusted friend or relative. Or call the police.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”TECH SUPPORT” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”12300″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text 0=””]Even IT professionals can fall prey to scams, such as the man who transferred $180,000 to scammers while thinking that he was helping the government in a sting operation to catch hackers. These scams often take the form of false software upgrades that take control of your computer, or spoofed client or employee emails to gain victims\u2019 trust.<\/p>\n

TIP<\/strong><\/span>
\nIf you receive a phone call or message telling you to download software for work purposes, check with your IT department to ensure it is legitimate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”BANKING-RELATED PHISHING” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”12303″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text 0=””]Scammers can spoof numbers belonging to banks, making their messages regarding suspended ATM cards or unauthorised transactions seem legitimate. Victims are tricked into giving away their banking passwords or paying non-existent fees. In reality, financial institutions would never call a customer to ask for their details.<\/p>\n

TIP<\/strong><\/span>
\nIf you receive a message claiming to be from your bank, don\u2019t respond to the same number. Instead, call your bank\u2019s hotline to check if the message is real.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”NON-BANKING-RELATED PHISHING” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”12304″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text 0=””]One of the most common forms of this is the parcel delivery scam, where victims are told to enter their credit card details to check on the delivery status of their parcel or, in the case of one woman, to pay a courier $2,500 in customs clearance fees for gifts sent by a man who turned out to be a scammer.<\/p>\n

TIP<\/strong><\/span>
\nMessages about parcel tracking should not come from personal emails or unknown phone numbers. They should also not be in any other language aside from English.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”LOANS” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”12306″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text 0=””]Loan scammers send text or WhatsApp messages promising fast, easy, no-questions-asked loans \u2014 and then go missing once the victim transfers money to the scammer\u2019s bank account, supposedly as a deposit in order for the larger loan sum to be disbursed to them. Some scammers may request for personal details like IC numbers or SingPass login credentials, only to use them to harass the victim later.<\/p>\n

TIP<\/strong><\/span>
\nBlock and report the scammer on the platform, and always refer to the list of licensed moneylenders in Singapore on the Ministry of Law\u2019s website before taking up a loan.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”INVESTMENT” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”12307″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text 0=””]Victims are invited to take part in investment opportunities, such as opening a trading account at the behest of a scammer who lies that they can make large returns. Victims may put in large sums of cash before finally realising that the returns are fake. In January this year, one man who wanted to earn more money during the COVID-19 pandemic lost $50,000.<\/p>\n

TIP<\/strong><\/span>
\nThere\u2019s no such thing as a no-risk, sure-win investment opportunity. Even if there was, it wouldn\u2019t be advertised on social media or messaging platforms.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner 0=””][vc_custom_heading text=”THINK YOU\u2019VE BEEN SCAMMED?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23dd1111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Averia%20Sans%20Libre%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text 0=””]DON’T PANIC<\/strong>! Cancel your credit cards and inform your bank so that they can flag any suspicious transactions. Report the incident to the police and make sure to save all interactions with the scammer \u2014 take a screenshot all text messages and emails, so that you have evidence. Even if the money can\u2019t be retrieved, helping to catch the scammer will ensure that no one else will be conned.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][vc_separator 0=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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