Internet crimes and scams

At least $11,000 lost to BTS Singapore concert ticket scams in less than a week

There were at least 14 reported cases linked to fake concert tickets from fraudsters since June 1.

Another Singaporean arrested for alleged links to Cambodia-based scam ring; 30 men still at large

Francis Tan Thuan Heng was arrested in the Malaysian state of Perlis on March 10 and handed over to the Singapore Police Force on June 5.

How to avoid scams that are created by AI

The red flags that were once telltale signs of internet scams have mostly vanished, thanks to generative artificial intelligence.

At least $3.6 million lost to investment scams involving chat groups since May

In this scam variant, the conmen would lure victims using fake social media advertisements that offer opportunities to learn investing for free, said the police.

‘20 minutes of terror’: AI boosts US voice impersonation scams

AI technology has allowed cybercriminals to steal from people by mimicking loved ones with voice cloning tools.

UN says protecting children online is an ‘urgent priority’

Bereaved parents in London hold portraits of their children who they say died as a result of social media business practices.

Malaysian man to be charged over government official impersonation scam

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Generic photo of an anti-scam public awareness poster displayed in Clementi New Town on Feb 20, 2026.
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Looking for BTS concert tickets? Police warn public against scams ahead of group’s December shows

Following a years-long hiatus prompted by mandatory military service, the seven-member BTS – widely regarded as the world’s biggest boy band – kicked off their world tour on April 9, 2026.

What PayNow’s alias removal really signals

The move to remove the alias option from PayNow won't just combat scams, it may also signal a shift towards a more auditable payments infrastructure.

How about a social media ban for adults instead?

The greatest threats to children online are not children but adult predators and platform executives who have chosen to build environments that prioritise engagement over wellbeing, says the writer.

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