SPF and MAS remind that government officials will never request money transfers or ask for personal info over the phone or via text messages.
SINGAPORE: A staggering S$10.6 million was swindled from unsuspecting individuals in June 2024. The culprits? Cunning scammers masquerading as government officials and bank officers.
When the victim denies any knowledge of these transactions, the scammer springs the next trap. The call is transferred to a second scammer, who now assumes the guise of a government official. This imposter accuses the victim of being embroiled in serious criminal activities, such as money laundering.S'pore to contribute S$27.
The reality dawns on the victims when they discover that the scammers have vanished into thin air or when they verify the situation with legitimate authorities. The footage of Dujardin slapping a horse ‘horrified’ the equestrian competitors at the Paris OlympicsTan Bah Bah
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