by chung chinyi | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the past week, many of us have experienced the annoyance of receiving unexpected messages from unfamiliar numbers or automated calls. The rise of digital scams has become a troubling trend in recent years, with fraudsters adopting increasingly clever and deceptive...
by chung chinyi | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
SINGAPORE—In a shocking turn of events, a 70-year-old retiree fell victim to a cunning scam that cost her a staggering $200,000. Despite her years of worldly experience, fraudsters posing as foreign police officers ensnared her. The scammers preyed on her deep-seated...
by chung chinyi | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a remarkable initiative to combat online scams, Malaysian developer Mr Dylan Tan has created an innovative solution: an Artificial Intelligence system known as Scammers On Hold AI (SOHAI). This clever bot is explicitly engineered to engage with scammers on...
by chung chinyi | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore —On February 18, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong revealed a comprehensive set of support initiatives for businesses and households in the national budget for 2025. The proposed measures include a 50% rebate on corporate income tax...
by chung chinyi | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
SINGAPORE, Feb 18 – In a stark reminder of the perils of online transactions, Singapore authorities have issued a public warning regarding the sharing of credit card information. Recent data revealed a troubling spike in cases, with at least 656 reports of...
by chung chinyi | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
SINGAPORE—In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a 58-year-old woman named Madam Goh lost her entire life savings of $200,000. Eager to secure a stable future with her late husband’s inheritance, she sought the safety of a fixed-deposit account. However, during...