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SGH, NHG Health warn of fake ads promoting health products

SGH said that the person featured in the advertisements is not an SGH employee, representative or affiliate.
SGH said that the person featured in the advertisements is not an SGH employee, representative or affiliate.

Surge in Indonesians seeking repatriation as Cambodia cracks down on scam centres

New police Cyber Command to target scammers, cybercriminals, before they reach victims in S’pore

SAC Justin Wong, Commander Cyber Command and CP How Kwang Hwee, Commissioner of Police, unveiling a plaque at Cyber Command Inauguration Ceremony, at the Police Cantonment Complex on July 3.
SAC Justin Wong, Commander Cyber Command and CP How Kwang Hwee, Commissioner of Police, unveiling a plaque at Cyber Command Inauguration Ceremony, at the Police Cantonment Complex on July 3.

Citibank Singapore warns of e-mail phishing scams

The bank said it is “actively working” to take down the phishing site.
The bank said it is “actively working” to take down the phishing site.

AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims

Scammers exploit Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed’s likeness by drawing on his vast online presence, including his more than 17 million Instagram followers.
Scammers exploit Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed’s likeness by drawing on his vast online presence, including his more than 17 million Instagram followers.

A $590 taxi fare sparks fresh concerns over tourist scams in South Korea

The latest case involved a Taiwanese tourist who said he was charged roughly 10 times the usual fare for a taxi ride from eastern Seoul to Incheon Airport.
The latest case involved a Taiwanese tourist who said he was charged roughly 10 times the usual fare for a taxi ride from eastern Seoul to Incheon Airport.

At least $1 million lost since May in Microsoft, Crypto.com impersonation scams

Since May, the police have received at least 30 reports, with total losses of at least $1 million.
Since May, the police have received at least 30 reports, with total losses of at least $1 million.

16-year-old among 230 under probe over scams involving $9 million in losses

The 159 men and 71 women are suspected of being scammers or money mules.
The 159 men and 71 women are suspected of being scammers or money mules.

India tells WhatsApp to halt username roll-out, justify feature or face action

India is WhatsApp’s biggest market with more than 500 million users..
India is WhatsApp’s biggest market with more than 500 million users..

Beware of cryptocurrency scams involving World Cup tickets and merchandise

The scammer would propose a video call with the victim and share a link to join via a web browser.
The scammer would propose a video call with the victim and share a link to join via a web browser.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.