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๐Ÿ—ž #TechNews: Our fight against scams

Combating scams is an ongoing battle, but hereโ€™s how GovTech is fighting against scams.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ SATIS uses AI and machine learning to hunt down scam sites
๐Ÿ” rMSE uses machine learning to assess 100,000 sites a day to detect scams.
๐Ÿค– ScamShield bot simplifies scam reporting for Singaporeans

Read about our anti-scam efforts at ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://go.gov.sg/govtech-leading-fight-against-scams

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#JagaGovTech: Stay safe from email phishing

๐Ÿ“ฉ Emails can be a gateway for cybercriminals to trick you into sharing personal information or infecting your device with malware. Follow Jagaโ€™s โ€œPHISHโ€ tip when reviewing your email inbox to practice good cyber safety.

For more cyber tips from Jaga, visit:
๐Ÿ”— go.gov.sg/letsjagatogether-tg

Share this post with friends and family to let them know how to stay vigilant!

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#JagaGovTech: Spot the red flags in messages

Ever seen a message from a โ€œgovernment officialโ€ filled with spelling mistakes and asking for personal information? Those are probably signs of a red flag.

Stay vigilant and learn to spot the signs of suspicious messages.

Read our full TechNews article to find out more:
๐Ÿ”— https://go.gov.sg/smctr-spotting-scam-messages

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๐Ÿ”Š #Contest: Are you scam-savvy?

Test your cybersecurity knowledge and slam the scam, for a chance to win exclusive Jaga swag!*

Submit your answers to our quiz by 8 Dec 2024, 23:59. Ten lucky winners will be chosen and notified by email on 10 Dec 2024!

Submit your answers at ๐Ÿ”— go.gov.sg/jaga-slamthescamtg

*Terms and conditions apply: go.gov.sg/slamthescam-tnc

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#DidYouKnow: Open Digital Platform (ODP)

The upcoming Punggol Digital District (PDD) will be powered by the Open Digital Platform (ODP). It has a digital twin that provides a 3D model that simulates everything in real timeโ€”from traffic jams to weather chaosโ€”so things can run smoother and smarter! ๐ŸŒฆ๐Ÿš— This is possible with the help of connected sensors and publicly available data sets, creating a virtual environment with risk-free testing.

The PDD is set to open in 2025, and it's shaping up to be a model for smart cities everywhere. Excited for it to launch in 2025? Drop a ๐Ÿ”ฅ if you are!

Learn more about ODP at https://go.gov.sg/govtech-jtc-smartcitytech

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โš ๏ธ Public Advisory

The Singapore government takes a zero-tolerance stance towards the use of deepfake or cheap fake technology for extortion or harassment purposes.

You are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures should you encounter such a scam:
1๏ธโƒฃ Remain calm and ignore any instructions to initiate contact or make money or cryptocurrency transfers.
2๏ธโƒฃ Retain evidence and report the matter to the Singapore Police Force

What you can do to protect your digital identity better:
1๏ธโƒฃ Stay vigilant and cautious about sharing personal images and details online.
2๏ธโƒฃ Strengthen your social media and online account privacy and security settings.
3๏ธโƒฃ Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and best practices

Read about the news at
๐Ÿ”— https://go.gov.sg/tg-technews-070

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#GovTechDecoded: Spot whatโ€™s real or fake!

Do you have an eye for scams? Share with us your answers in the quiz poll below.

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#GovTechDecoded: Quiz Explanation

Did you get them all right? Like you, we have also put our GovTechies to the test in our latest GovTech Decoded vodcast episode.

Watch them share how scams have evolved over the years, and the unseen work behind what they do to ensure that our nationโ€™s cybersecurity remains robust.

Watch the episode on our YouTube channel at go.gov.sg/govtechdecoded-ep2
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