In 2025 so far, more than 25,300 cases of scams have been reported, with victims losing more than $600.1 million.

Avoid the whirlwind of emotions and monetary loss that come with being swindled overseas.

The woman, 24, said she was won over after the scammer checked in on her daily while she toured Taiwan.

Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and globally.