Singapore News Coverage on scams

Singapore News Coverage on scams

 

The Straits Times Reports

1. "Woman loses life savings of $1.7m to pig-butchering scam after meeting scammer on dating app"

-        https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/woman-loses-life-savings-of-17m-to-pig-butchering-scam-after-meeting-scammer-on-dating-app

(Published Dec 19, 2023)

 

2. "Rise in number of pig-butchering scam cases, victims lost at least $103m in 2023"

-        https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/rise-in-number-of-pig-butchering-scam-cases-victims-lost-at-least-103m-in-2023

(Published Jan 9, 2024)

 

3. "Woman loses $550k in job scam after being offered cryptocurrency trading position"

-        https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/woman-loses-550k-in-job-scam-after-being-offered-cryptocurrency-trading-position

(Published Jan 16, 2024)

 

Channel News Asia Coverage

1. "Commentary: Pig butchering scams show sophisticated criminal syndicates are evolving"

-        https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/pig-butchering-scam-china-southeast-asia-singapore-romance-investment-3743526

(Published Dec 20, 2023)

 

TODAY Articles

1. "The Big Read: As scammers up their game, victims find themselves entrapped in web of deceit despite knowing red flags"

-        https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-scammers-their-game-victims-find-themselves-entrapped-web-deceit-despite-knowing-red-flags-2219891

(Published Jan 8, 2024)

 

Official Sources & Updates

 

Singapore Police Force

1. Police News Release on Scam Statistics

-        https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/News

(Regular updates available)

 

2. Anti-Scam Command Updates

-        https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/Features/Anti-Scam-Command

 

 

Monetary Authority of Singapore

1. List of Alerts & Warnings

-        https://www.mas.gov.sg/regulation/alerts

(Updated regularly)

 

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

1. Scam Prevention Resources

-        https://www.csa.gov.sg/Tips-Resource/Resources

(Updated regularly)

 

Recent Government Initiatives

 

1. ScamShield App

-        Official Website: https://www.scamshield.org.sg/

-        Download Information and User Guide

 

2. National Anti-Scam Centre

-        Updates and Resources: https://www.police.gov.sg/Advisories/Crime/Commercial-Crimes/Anti-Scam-Centre

 

3. Project HADRIAN

-        Police Information: https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/Features/Project-HADRIAN

 

4. Global Anti-Scam Organization (GASO) Singapore Chapter

-        Website: https://www.globalantiscam.org/singapore

 

Banking Sector Responses

 

1. DBS Bank

-        Security Advisory: https://www.dbs.com.sg/personal/deposits/security-and-you

 

2. OCBC Bank

-        Scam Prevention: https://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/security

 

3. UOB

-        Security Resources: https://www.uob.com.sg/security/

 

Support Organizations

 

1. AWARE Singapore

-        Support Services: https://www.aware.org.sg/support-services/

 

2. Association of Banks in Singapore

-        Scam Advisory: https://abs.org.sg/consumer-banking/scam-advisory

 

Important Contact Information

 

1. Anti-Scam Hotline

-        1-800-722-6688 (Toll-free)

 

2. Police Emergency

-        999

 

3. Bank Hotlines

-        DBS: 1800 339 6963

-        OCBC: 1800 363 3333

-        UOB: 1800 363 3333

 

Reporting Portals

 

1. ScamAlert.sg

-        https://www.scamalert.sg/

(For latest scam information and reporting)

 

2. Police i-Witness

-        https://www.police.gov.sg/iwitness

(For reporting scam-related information)

 

 

Note: For the most current information and updates:

-        Always verify through official channels

-        Check publication dates on news articles

-        Refer to official government websites for latest statistics

-        Contact relevant authorities directly for verification