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Say no to some acceptable practices to stem fraud, scams

Until liabilities are calibrated to legally oblige financial institutions to compensate consumers affected by scams, people need to protect themselves. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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SINGAPORE - Digital transactions promise convenience but recent scams have exposed some risks.

Until liabilities are calibrated to legally oblige financial institutions to compensate consumers affected by scams, people need to protect themselves from the scourge that has seen tens of millions of dollars wiped out of bank accounts every year.

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