In 2024, Singapore saw a significant rise in cryptocurrency-related scams: Cryptocurrency losses accounted for 24.3% of the total $1.1 billion lost to scams in 2024, up from 6.8% in 2023 The most significant single case involved a 36-year-old man who lost $125 million...

In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, the threat of scams has become a pervasive challenge, demanding innovative and collaborative solutions. Recognizing this urgent need, the Singapore Police Force's (SPF) Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) has forged a powerful...

 In a landmark recognition of its enduring impact and pioneering spirit, "Shenmue," the 1999 action-adventure title conceived by visionary Japanese game designer Yu Suzuki, has been voted the most influential video game of all time in a recent survey conducted by...

Ethan Gach's announcement of Mario Kart World as a launch title for the Switch 2 sent ripples of excitement throughout the gaming community. The revelation, delivered on April 2nd, 2025, confirmed what many had only dared to dream of: a Mario Kart title pushing the...

Singapore – Renowned venture capitalist Finian Tan testified in High Court today that he was initially impressed by the individual accused of orchestrating a large-scale nickel trading scam. Tan's testimony provides a crucial glimpse into the alleged scheme, shedding...

The article highlights how scams have become nearly impossible to spot, even for experts. At the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia 2024, most anti-scam experts (including law enforcement, bank representatives, and tech companies) failed to identify AI-generated fake...

At least 179 cases of e-commerce scams on Shopee were reported in Singapore in 2024 Total losses amounted to at least $399,000 Scammers would list products or host live streams on Shopee to attract victims. After orders were placed, scammers would direct victims to...

This appears to be a news article about a scam alert issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Police Force. Let me summarize the key points: MAS and Police Scam Alert A new impersonation scam is targeting Singaporeans At least three cases...

At least 93 people in Singapore have fallen victim to scams involving fake WhatsApp Web pages since early November 2024, with losses totaling $176,000 These victims are part of a larger group of 237 victims of social media impersonation scams in general during the...

Identity theft risk: When you enter personal details to access free Wi-Fi at places like cafes, this information can be compromised. Data collection vulnerability: As Assistant Professor Kang Hyunjin from NTU points out, fraudsters can obtain your personal information...