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Internet crimes and scams

52 people linked to fraudulent SIM card registration under probe

The suspects allegedly purchased SIM cards in bulk and were offered between $15 and $20 per registered card.
The suspects allegedly purchased SIM cards in bulk and were offered between $15 and $20 per registered card.

Crooks are using AI to up their game in cyber crimes

As cyber crimes are on the rise, it pays to be more careful, especially in clicking links from unknown senders.
As cyber crimes are on the rise, it pays to be more careful, especially in clicking links from unknown senders.

73 South Koreans linked to scam networks in Cambodia to be repatriated

Among those being repatriated are gang members accused of detaining victims at scam compounds in Cambodia.
Among those being repatriated are gang members accused of detaining victims at scam compounds in Cambodia.

Singapore users are flocking to Elon Musk’s Grok despite deepfake controversy

A billboard passes through Westminster urging the Prime Minister to stand up to Elon Musk and ban X and Grok in London, Britain on Jan 14, 2026.
A billboard passes through Westminster urging the Prime Minister to stand up to Elon Musk and ban X and Grok in London, Britain on Jan 14, 2026.

Forum: Tighten post-paid SIM card limits to curb scams

Singapore proposes ASEAN-first mechanism to trace scam calls across borders

Singapore is proposing the region’s first system to trace the source of scam calls or SMS messages across Asean nations.
Singapore is proposing the region’s first system to trace the source of scam calls or SMS messages across Asean nations.

Stay vigilant against e-commerce scams involving K-pop merchandise: Police

Scammers would convince victims to make an initial deposit through channels like PayNow or bank transfers.
Scammers would convince victims to make an initial deposit through channels like PayNow or bank transfers.

Police probe 210 people for involvement in scams with over $4.2 million in losses

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Generic photograph of anti-scam advertisement at Chinatown MRT station on Oct 21, 2025.

Can be used for stories on cybersecurity, cybercrime, password, anti-scam, scam, scamshield, SMS, Whatsapp, Singapore Police Force, police, crime, and court.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Generic photograph of anti-scam advertisement at Chinatown MRT station on Oct 21, 2025.

Can be used for stories on cybersecurity, cybercrime, password, anti-scam, scam, scamshield, SMS, Whatsapp, Singapore Police Force, police, crime, and court.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Fraudsters flee Cambodia’s ‘scam city’ after extradition of accused boss Chen Zhi to China

Workers load their luggage into waiting vehicles after walking out of a suspected scam centre compound in Sihanoukville on Jan 15.
Workers load their luggage into waiting vehicles after walking out of a suspected scam centre compound in Sihanoukville on Jan 15.

A new video game by Chinese developer traps players in an online scam centre

Blood Money: Lethal Eden is a new video game by a Chinese developer that puts players in the shoes of people forced to work as online scammers.
Blood Money: Lethal Eden is a new video game by a Chinese developer that puts players in the shoes of people forced to work as online scammers.

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