Ms. Lee, a 48-year-old saleswoman in Singapore, lost over $78,000 (nearly 90% of her life savings) to a job scam in February 2025. The scam began when someone with a foreign number contacted her on WhatsApp in late 2024 offering a part-time online job. Later, a man...

Building a Scam-Resilient Singapore Through Empathy-Led Education In this article, Gabriel Tan, Founder of Bamboo Builders, a Singapore-based social enterprise that aims to #BuildChangeBetter. They close gaps in traditional education by equipping individuals with...

. This is concerning information about fraudsters impersonating lawyers and creating fake law firms to deceive people. Based on the article from May 2021, here are the key points: Scammers were creating bogus law firms, impersonating lawyers, and using phishing...

Civil/Administrative Proceedings The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulates financial institutions MAS can issue binding directions, conduct investigations, issue fines, and revoke operating licenses Criminal Proceedings Companies Act violations: Fines up to...

Dionne Marie Hanna, an 84-year-old British woman featured in a recent Netflix documentary, "Con Mum," has been charged in Singapore for allegedly defrauding three people. The documentary, which aired on March 25, 2025, revealed how she allegedly scammed her own son,...

Here's a summary of the top games mentioned: Infinity Nikki - A recent open-world dress-up RPG released in December 2024 that focuses on exploration and relaxing gameplay rather than intense action Marvel Rivals - A hero shooter released in December 2024 that's...

Despite being tech-savvy, statistics show that over half of scam victims in Singapore (2022) were aged 20-39. The article covers five major scam types: 1. Phishing Scams How it works: Scammers impersonate trusted organizations to trick you into revealing personal...

Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr has commented on AI and fintech in banking. Based on what's visible, here's a summary of the key points: Governor Barr addressed the relationship between generative AI, fintech companies, and traditional banks at an event at...

The Singapore Police Force is warning about scams in which criminals impersonate Chinese companies like Tencent, WeChat, or UnionPay. Since August 28, 2024, at least 443 cases have been reported, with losses exceeding S$9.6 million. How the scam works: Victims receive...

Transnational scam syndicates are sending foreigners to Singapore to commit credit card fraud using a new method that bypasses typical anti-fraud measures: How the Scam Works Syndicates steal credit card details through online phishing scams They load these details...