by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is a concerning case of a cross-border scam operation targeting elderly Singaporeans. Here’s a summary of the key points: Five Malaysian men have been sentenced to prison and fined for their involvement in a scam operation that: Defrauded at least 70...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In 2024, Singapore saw a significant rise in cryptocurrency-related scams: Cryptocurrency losses accounted for 24.3% of the total $1.1 billion lost to scams in 2024, up from 6.8% in 2023 The most significant single case involved a 36-year-old man who lost $125 million...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, the threat of scams has become a pervasive challenge, demanding innovative and collaborative solutions. Recognizing this urgent need, the Singapore Police Force’s (SPF) Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) has forged a...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a landmark recognition of its enduring impact and pioneering spirit, “Shenmue,” the 1999 action-adventure title conceived by visionary Japanese game designer Yu Suzuki, has been voted the most influential video game of all time in a recent survey...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ethan Gach’s announcement of Mario Kart World as a launch title for the Switch 2 sent ripples of excitement throughout the gaming community. The revelation, delivered on April 2nd, 2025, confirmed what many had only dared to dream of: a Mario Kart title pushing...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
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,...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by chung chinyi | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by chung chinyi | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by chung chinyi | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
