Venture Capitalist Was Impressed by Nickel Mastermind
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 Growing Sophistication of Scams
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...
E-Commerce Scams in Singapore
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...
MAS and Police Warn Of Impersonation Scams
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...
WhatsApp Scam Trends
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...
The Hidden Cost of Free Wi-Fi for Scam Victims
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...
Inzoi Director Produces More Than Early Access Games
Krafton's life simulation game, Inzoi, launched into early access last week amidst skepticism, a natural consequence of competing with the established giant that is The Sims. For decades, The Sims has dominated the genre, setting a high bar for any newcomer hoping to...
Scams increased with Meta’s platforms
Singapore saw a record 46,563 scams reported in 2023, up nearly 50% from the previous year. E-commerce scams are the second most common type after job scams, with nearly 10,000 cases reported last year (double the previous year). Facebook Marketplace ranked last in a...
Sophisticated financial scam using deepfake technology
A finance worker at a multinational company was tricked into transferring $25 million (about 200 million Hong Kong dollars) to fraudsters after participating in what they thought was a legitimate video conference call. The scam involved: The worker initially received...
Patapon Review
Patapon 1+2 Replay, a remastered collection of Patapon (2007) and Patapon 2 (2008), is coming to Steam on July 10, 2025 The games were originally PSP exclusives and later ported to PS4 (2017/2020) This PC release comes almost 18 years after the original game's debut...