Couple loses $45k to scam while trying to sell second-hand sofa online
They thought they could get some cash by selling their old furniture, but one couple ended up losing...
Lim Kewei
13/12/2023
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'My heart doesn't have strength to cope with this': Victim who lost over $100k in scam riddled with shame and guilt
SINGAPORE — For three months, a 52-year-old part-time bakery worker had problems sleeping. She would...
Sherlyn Sim
12/12/2023
Scam prevention: DBS, OCBC and UOB customers can 'lock up' savings from online transactions starting this week
SINGAPORE — UOB, OCBC and DBS Bank customers can lock up funds in their bank accounts to block the m...
Osmond Chia
27/11/2023
Alvin Tan: Upcoming scam framework avoids saddling banks, telcos, customers with unfair costs
Asked if Singapore's proposed shared responsibility framework for phishing scams could give banks an...
MEGAN CHEAH
07/11/2023
Singapore victims the biggest losers on average as scammers stole over $1.4 trillion globally: Study
LISBON Scammers stole an estimated US$1.02 trillion (S$1.4 trillion) globally between August 2022 an...
Wong Shiying
20/10/2023
Gone in 15 minutes: Woman loses over $72k after downloading app to sell pre-loved kitchen appliances
SINGAPORE – A 68-year-old woman lost over $72,500 from her POSB bank account in 15 minutes after she...
Sherlyn Sim
10/10/2023
'Why was I so stupid?' Man loses $70k after downloading app to buy roast duck
SINGAPORE – For six hours, a 74-year-old man chatted online with a friendly roast duck seller he met...
Sherlyn Sim
29/09/2023
Malware scam: 12 men arrested for allegedly siphoning cash from victims' bank accounts
SINGAPORE - Twelve men allegedly linked to a money-laundering syndicate believed to be behind a rece...
Gabrielle Chan
29/09/2023
'I cry every day and cannot sleep': Woman loses $110k after downloading app for durian tour
SINGAPORE – A part-time bakery worker lost over US$81,000 (S$110,960) to scammers who siphoned money...
Sherlyn Sim
27/09/2023
Woman loses nearly $80k after falling for mooncake scam; money was meant for BTO flat
A woman thought she scored a good deal while buying mooncakes online, but ended up losing nearly $80...
Lim Kewei
21/09/2023
90 cents left in bank account: Pregnant woman loses nearly $60k after falling for tingkat delivery scam
A pregnant woman wanted to get healthier meals but ended up losing her entire savings after falling ...
Lim Kewei
13/09/2023
Victims lose over $220k after downloading Android apps
Seven men and a woman, aged between 20 and 28, as well as a 16-year-old were arrested for their susp...
Ong Su Mann
25/06/2023
At least 2 Android users lost about $100k in CPF savings after installing apps
SINGAPORE - At least two Android users have lost no less than $99,800 of their Central Provident Fun...
Amanda Lee
17/06/2023
Survey for free bubble tea: Woman loses $20,000 after scanning QR code with malware
SINGAPORE - She visited a bubble tea shop and saw a sticker pasted on its glass door, encouraging cu...
Nadine Chua
07/05/2023