Your phone buzzes with an SMS saying that you've been subscribed to a $10.70-a-week game subscription. You ignore it, thinking it is spam or a phishing attempt, only to find the charge added on to your monthly phone bill.
This recurring scenario has been playing out for mobile phone users here for over a decade. The problem of unwanted third-party charges on phone bills is not unique to Singapore; it has affected thousands and cost millions worldwide.
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