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...

As the weekend approaches, it brings with it the promise of leisure time, making it an ideal moment to begin gathering an array of games to enjoy. Fortunately, for those who are gamers, Amazon Prime offers a lesser-known advantage that is well worth exploring. Prime...

Are you looking for a personal loan with unbelievably low interest rates and no hidden fees? Or are you interested in a part-time remote position that involves reviewing hotels and offers a pay rate of $150 per hour? You may have encountered such enticing offers...

Patrick, who is not using his real name, considers himself quite tech-savvy and believes he can easily avoid scams. This was one of the initial points he wanted to emphasise as he recounted his personal experience to me. Having encountered anti-scam warnings in the...

You’ve likely noticed the police crime alert boards popping up all around you—warnings about “WeChat sex scams,” “credit-for-sex schemes,” and similar threats. At bus stops, advertisements caution us against the perils of falling victim to online love scams. In a...

As the holiday season approaches, many gamers find themselves on the hunt for the latest video games. Gone are the days of trudging to your neighbourhood game store; the digital realm has transformed shopping into a quick and effortless experience. With faster online...

Protect your hard-earned cash from fraudsters Identifying scams has become increasingly challenging in today's digital landscape. With the swift advancement of artificial intelligence and the rise of misleading emails, phone calls, and texts, distinguishing between...

  Key Insights In the vibrant city-state of Singapore, the allure of quick and easy loans can often lead individuals down a perilous path. Scammers are capitalising on this desire, utilising unregulated platforms such as SMS and social media to lure unsuspecting...

SINGAPORE: A new scam tactic involves fraudulent emails that seem to be from Singapore Customs. The emails aim to deceive recipients by impersonating the agency.   On Friday (Jan 31), Singapore Customs alerted the public about this scam through a Facebook update....