Scams

App that can identify fraudulent QR codes among projects created during Singapore hackathon

he CheckQR app can scan a QR code to validate that it is from a genuine government website, and will alert users if the site is a spoof.

Fake Singapore neighbourhood police centre found in Cambodian scam compound

A room set up to imitate a Singapore neighbourhood police centre inside the O'Smach casino, a compound used for scam operations at the Chong Chom-O'Smach border crossing in Cambodia, seen on Feb 2.

MOM unit warns of remittance service impersonation scam targeting migrant workers in Singapore

The Ministry of Manpower's Assurance, Care and Engagement Group said on Feb 1 the police have received reports of several scam cases where migrant workers are targetted.

US man, 83, tricked by scammers, gets 21 years to life for killing Uber driver

Uber driver Lo-Letha Toland-Hall had been dispatched to pick up a package at a house, where she was later mistakenly shot.

Cambodian scam compound yields trove of fraud evidence, Thai military says

A room set up to imitate a Chinese police station inside the O'Smach casino, a compound used for scam operations at the Chong Chom-O'Smach border crossing, following clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Samraong, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

New CPF safety switch, trusted contact notification service rolled out to curb scams

The new CPF Safety Switch and Trusted Contact notification service are aimed at helping to safeguard CPF members' savings.

Forum: ScamShield’s multi-layered approach protects users from evolving scam threats

24 people to be charged with scam-related money mule activities involving over $3.1m in losses

Pixgeneric / Notices encouraging people to practice good cybersecurity habits seen at Harbourfront MRT station on Oct 12, 2025. scam, password, cybercrime, anti-scam,

Police victim care officers help Singapore scam victims find strength after losing savings

(From left) Ms Lee Ting Yu and Ms Tanzima Rowshnya Raquib are volunteers with the police who support victims of crime, including sexual assault and scams.

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Lured by a deepfake video, retiree lost over $4,000 in an investment scheme

In some cases, scammers can take almost a month to cultivate trust before introducing victims to investment opportunities.

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