Beware of harassment e-mails containing digitally altered images of victims, police warn
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Do not initiate contact with the sender or transfer any money if you receive harassment e-mails containing digitally modified images, the police say.
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SINGAPORE – If you get e-mails with images that appear to show you engaging in sexual acts, remain calm and do not initiate contact with the sender or transfer any money, the police said on April 14.
They said there have been recent reports of harassment e-mails involving such digitally modified images of victims, with at least three cases since March.
In these cases, the victims would receive the images in their work e-mail accounts.
“The senders would threaten to upload the images online and send them to the victims’ workplace if the victims did not respond to the e-mails,” police said.
The victims’ information, such as photos and e-mail addresses, was likely obtained from publicly available online sources, the police added.
They advise those who receive manipulated photos, videos or screenshots not to engage the senders or transfer money or cryptocurrency, adding: “Report the matter to the police immediately and provide a copy of the e-mail.”
Those who wish to provide any information related to such cases can call the police hotline on 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at
Those who require urgent police assistance may call 999.
