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Scams

At least $160k lost to lucky draw, e-commerce scams via live streaming since August: Police

In the lucky draw scams, victims bought scratch cards that offered a chance to win cash prizes, after they came across Facebook Live streams promoting these cards.
In the lucky draw scams, victims bought scratch cards that offered a chance to win cash prizes, after they came across Facebook Live streams promoting these cards.

Cambodia and South Korea form joint task force to combat online scamming

Cambodia and South Korea have agreed on three main points, including blacklisting suspects and increasing public awareness.
Cambodia and South Korea have agreed on three main points, including blacklisting suspects and increasing public awareness.

$32m luxury goods scam: Police seize over $200k from couple; victims worry about no restitution

Pansuk Siriwipa and her Singaporean husband, Pi Jiapeng, made headlines in 2022 as the couple involved in a $32 million luxury goods scam.
Pansuk Siriwipa and her Singaporean husband, Pi Jiapeng, made headlines in 2022 as the couple involved in a $32 million luxury goods scam.

64 South Koreans held in Cambodia return home under arrest

Cambodian and South Korean authorities coordinated the repatriation via a charter flight of THE 64 South Korean nationals.
Cambodian and South Korean authorities coordinated the repatriation via a charter flight of THE 64 South Korean nationals.

Chinese police investigations reveal brutality in fraud farm operations in Myanmar

FILE PHOTO: Victims of scam centers who were tricked or trafficked into working in Myanmar, are stuck in limbo at a compound inside the KK Park, a fraud factory, and a human trafficking hub on the border with Thailand-Myanmar after a multinational crackdown on the compounds run by criminal gangs, operated by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) in Myawaddy, Myanmar, February 26, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Victims of scam centers who were tricked or trafficked into working in Myanmar, are stuck in limbo at a compound inside the KK Park, a fraud factory, and a human trafficking hub on the border with Thailand-Myanmar after a multinational crackdown on the compounds run by criminal gangs, operated by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) in Myawaddy, Myanmar, February 26, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Scam hub in Cambodia found deserted, suspects believed to have fled to neighbouring countries

A major scam compound in Cambodia has been found abandoned, sparking suspicions that the operators have fled to neighbouring countries.
A major scam compound in Cambodia has been found abandoned, sparking suspicions that the operators have fled to neighbouring countries.

Beware of scammers posing as educational institution staff asking for school fees: Police

Victims would receive e-mails requesting for urgent payment of outstanding school or tuition fees.
Victims would receive e-mails requesting for urgent payment of outstanding school or tuition fees.

60 South Koreans to return home after Cambodia detention

About 1,000 South Koreans were estimated to be among a total of around 200,000 people working in scam operations in Cambodia.
About 1,000 South Koreans were estimated to be among a total of around 200,000 people working in scam operations in Cambodia.

Cambodian company accused in global scam ring: How is Prince Group linked to S’pore firms?

Chen Zhi, the chairman of Prince Holding Group, heads what US prosecutors say is one of the largest transnational criminal organisations in Asia.
Chen Zhi, the chairman of Prince Holding Group, heads what US prosecutors say is one of the largest transnational criminal organisations in Asia.

Interior design boss loses $7,000 to bulk order scam while discussing deal on ‘school project’

ST20241211_202400400797/dsscam31/David Sun/Jason Quah Generic photo of anti-scam posters at Outram Park MRT pictured on Dec 11, 2024. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
ST20241211_202400400797/dsscam31/David Sun/Jason Quah Generic photo of anti-scam posters at Outram Park MRT pictured on Dec 11, 2024. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

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MDDI (P) 048/10/2024. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.