A woman, determined to send money to an online acquaintance, ignored warnings from bank personnel and law enforcement who believed she might be a victim of fraud.  By the time she realized she had been deceived, she had already drained her savings and taken out loans,...

  In a concerning trend, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have come together to sound the alarm over a surge in government impersonation scams. Their joint warning highlights the alarming reality that, in September...

In Singapore, loan scams are increasingly common, with fraudsters impersonating legitimate lenders to trick individuals into sharing personal details or paying upfront fees. To protect yourself, verify any lender through the Ministry of Law, steer clear of unsolicited...

In a concerning revelation recent statistics from the Singapore Police Force have revealed a staggering loss of $651.8 million incurred by scam victims in Singapore throughout 2023. The number of scams reported in Singapore has seen a notable increase from 2019 to...

Organizations need to embrace creative approaches and enhance international cooperation in their strategies for managing fraud.   Over the last ten years, incidents of fraudulent behaviour have risen dramatically worldwide, and the Philippines is no different....

Across the globe, an alarming surge in reports of cyberscam operations targeting vulnerable individuals online has emerged. Southeast Asia has increasingly become a focal point for these illicit networks, often taking root in isolated and conflict-stricken areas....

According to The Economist's new podcast series, Scam Inc is a vast network of online fraud operations.   The series highlights how cybercriminals use increasingly sophisticated schemes to steal billions, with scams that are becoming harder to police, arguing...

In the vibrant city of Lyon, France, a groundbreaking global stop-payment initiative spearheaded by INTERPOL has played a pivotal role in enabling Singaporean authorities to reclaim a staggering sum of money lost to a sophisticated business email compromise scheme....

The prevalence of job scams is increasing, often involving fraudulent advertisements for non-existent positions. From January to June 2021, individuals affected by such scams lost approximately S$6.5 million, a significant rise from around S$60,000 during the same...

Steam launches around a dozen new games every day. This steady influx is a testament to the platform's vibrant gaming community and developer creativity. However, this overwhelming number of releases can make it challenging for players to discover hidden gems. With so...