After a lengthy development process, the city-building game Foundation has officially launched a version that will exit early access after six years. I first encountered it in 2019, and it likely captured my heart with its stunning visuals and relaxing gameplay. I...

FICO, a leading global analytics software firm, recently published findings from its latest research on consumer fraud. This research sheds light on the rising concerns among Singaporeans about real-time payment scams. The study indicates that a significant 26% of...

INGAPORE— In 2023, Singapore experienced an unprecedented rise in scam incidents, with 46,563 cases reported—an astonishing increase of 46.8% from the 31,728 cases logged in 2022. Interestingly, despite this surge in reported scams, financial losses decreased...

In Singapore, a product trading company faced a severe financial scare when an employee fell victim to a sophisticated scam. On January 7, she received an email that appeared to be from one of the company's suppliers. However, the email address was cleverly altered;...

In Asia, the pace of digitisation has surged dramatically, especially in Southeast Asia, where over 400 million individuals accessed the internet in 2024. This rapid transformation has unlocked substantial economic opportunities, fostering innovation and growth across...

The highly anticipated month has arrived. For reasons unknown, the gaming industry has chosen February as the prime time to indulge in new releases, filling it to the brim with major titles. It would have been even more crowded had Assassin's Creed Shadows not been...

Banking fraud is a widespread issue that impacts everyone, from individual consumers to major corporations. As technology advances and becomes increasingly embedded in our lives, so too do the tactics employed by fraudsters. Therefore, both banks and consumers need to...

Financial institutions (FIs) must be aware of the various forms of financial fraud to protect their resources and uphold the confidence of their clients and stakeholders, especially as new methods for fraud and illegal activities emerge. This in-depth guide examines...

THAILAND: Authorities in Thailand have apprehended an individual and confiscated a large number of electronic devices associated with a cross-border call centre scam operation. The arrest occurred in the Mae Ramat district of Tak province, which is notorious for...

Last year, as detailed in the police statistics released on February 20th, a staggering 70 per cent of the reported e-commerce scams in Singapore unfolded on the online marketplace Carousell. This revelation highlighted the platform's prominent role in the realm of...