Monthly Scam Bulletin #6 (12 June 2026)
The 'Investment Guru' has left the chat — with your money. 💸
Scammers have lured victims into fake investment chat groups by pretending to be investment experts and offering “free investment lessons”.
Victims are enticed to “invest” through false promises of attractive returns and fabricated testimonials from purported chat group members.
Remember:
✅ Only invest through entities or persons regulated by MAS
⚠️ Always verify who you are dealing with before transferring any money
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
The 'Investment Guru' has left the chat — with your money. 💸
Scammers have lured victims into fake investment chat groups by pretending to be investment experts and offering “free investment lessons”.
Victims are enticed to “invest” through false promises of attractive returns and fabricated testimonials from purported chat group members.
Remember:
✅ Only invest through entities or persons regulated by MAS
⚠️ Always verify who you are dealing with before transferring any money
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
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Looking for BTS 'Arirang' World Tour tickets? Watch out for scammers! 🎫 😦
Since 1 June 2026, more than 62 cases have been reported with total losses of at least $68,200. Most of the victims have been scammed on X.
✅ Only buy from authorised platforms like Ticketmaster.
✅ Those with resold tickets will not be allowed into the venue and will be turned away from the concert with no refund.
✅ Ticketmaster will never issue the tickets via emails.
Read more: https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Hub/News/2026/06/20260610_police_advisory_on_scams_involving_the_sale_of_bts_world_tour_arirang_concert_tickets
Since 1 June 2026, more than 62 cases have been reported with total losses of at least $68,200. Most of the victims have been scammed on X.
✅ Only buy from authorised platforms like Ticketmaster.
✅ Those with resold tickets will not be allowed into the venue and will be turned away from the concert with no refund.
✅ Ticketmaster will never issue the tickets via emails.
Read more: https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Hub/News/2026/06/20260610_police_advisory_on_scams_involving_the_sale_of_bts_world_tour_arirang_concert_tickets
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⚠️ CDC VOUCHER SCAM ALERT
Singaporean households will receive $500 in CDC vouchers from 11 June 2026.
Be wary that scammers are spreading fake CDC voucher ads, messages and emails with phishing links or QR codes that steal your personal and banking information.
❌ You will never need to share your SingPass or bank login details to claim your vouchers.
✅ Claim your CDC vouchers safely at go.gov.sg/cdcv
✅ No smartphone or SingPass? Visit your nearest Community Club for assistance.
Singaporean households will receive $500 in CDC vouchers from 11 June 2026.
Be wary that scammers are spreading fake CDC voucher ads, messages and emails with phishing links or QR codes that steal your personal and banking information.
❌ You will never need to share your SingPass or bank login details to claim your vouchers.
✅ Claim your CDC vouchers safely at go.gov.sg/cdcv
✅ No smartphone or SingPass? Visit your nearest Community Club for assistance.
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⚠️ Received a call from someone claiming to be a Government official and asking you to transfer money? ⚠️
Scammers often impersonate Government officials, including Police officers to pressure you into transferring money urgently. 😠
Remember, Government officials, including Police officers, will NEVER ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over the phone.
If you are unsure if something is a scam, call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
Share this with your family and friends to keep them safe!
Watch the full campaign video here: https://youtu.be/DtfmVQSBqsE?is=8mn5PTCEImqPNwbv
Visit: http://go.gov.sg/GOIS for more info
Scammers often impersonate Government officials, including Police officers to pressure you into transferring money urgently. 😠
Remember, Government officials, including Police officers, will NEVER ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over the phone.
If you are unsure if something is a scam, call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
Share this with your family and friends to keep them safe!
Watch the full campaign video here: https://youtu.be/DtfmVQSBqsE?is=8mn5PTCEImqPNwbv
Visit: http://go.gov.sg/GOIS for more info
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"Police" or "Government Official" asking you to transfer money? Stop! Call 1799
Government Officials including the Police will NEVER ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over the phone. Unsure if it’s a scam? Call the 24/7ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
Visit go.gov.sg/GOIS for more info.
Visit go.gov.sg/GOIS for more info.
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🚨 Spot the Red Flags of a Government Official Impersonation Scam 🚨
Have you received a call from someone claiming to be from the SPF or MAS?
🚩 They accuse you of crimes like money laundering or other suspicious activities.
🚩 They transfer your call to someone claiming to be from the Police.
🚩 They tell you to transfer your money to a "safety" account for investigations.
⚠️ These are signs of a Government Official Impersonation Scam.
❌ Government officials will never ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over the phone.
📞 Unsure if it's a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaKml9PitTa/
Have you received a call from someone claiming to be from the SPF or MAS?
🚩 They accuse you of crimes like money laundering or other suspicious activities.
🚩 They transfer your call to someone claiming to be from the Police.
🚩 They tell you to transfer your money to a "safety" account for investigations.
⚠️ These are signs of a Government Official Impersonation Scam.
❌ Government officials will never ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over the phone.
📞 Unsure if it's a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaKml9PitTa/
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Scams don't just affect individuals — they impact entire families. 🛑👇
But as a community, we are stronger when we share what we know.
Government officials, including Police officers, will NEVER ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over a phone call.
Unsure if something is a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799!
Watch here!
FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B3fz1mQum/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaUqRFIyVqx/?igsh=c2Jxem5uNHFvdW1k
#BeScamReady #ScamShield #FamilyFirst #PublicSafety #SGUnited #ICanACTAgainstScams
But as a community, we are stronger when we share what we know.
Government officials, including Police officers, will NEVER ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over a phone call.
Unsure if something is a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799!
Watch here!
FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B3fz1mQum/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaUqRFIyVqx/?igsh=c2Jxem5uNHFvdW1k
#BeScamReady #ScamShield #FamilyFirst #PublicSafety #SGUnited #ICanACTAgainstScams
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Government Officials, including Police officers, will NEVER ask you to:
❌ Transfer money over the phone
❌ Ask you to transfer money to a ‘safety account’ to aid with investigations
❌ Ask you to hand over gold or valuables
✅ By taking a moment to check, you can better protect yourself and those around you from scams.
📞 Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
Watch more here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DawmvtsvP9N/
❌ Transfer money over the phone
❌ Ask you to transfer money to a ‘safety account’ to aid with investigations
❌ Ask you to hand over gold or valuables
✅ By taking a moment to check, you can better protect yourself and those around you from scams.
📞 Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
Watch more here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DawmvtsvP9N/
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Scam Alert: Phishing Text Messages Impersonating Courier Companies
Scammers are sending text messages or emails impersonating courier companies like NinjaVan and J&T Express, claiming your parcel could not be delivered. They trick you into clicking a phishing link that leads to a fake courier website, where you are asked to pay a small "re-delivery fee" (as low as $0.06) and enter your card details.
😲 At least 43 cases have been reported since 24 June 2026, with losses exceeding $259,000.
What you should do:
✅ Access the courier’s official website or app directly instead of clicking unsolicited links
✅ Never enter your card details through links in unsolicited messages
✅ Activate international calls and SMSes blocking features on your phone. Find out more via https://www.imda.gov.sg/how-we-can-help/anti-scam-measures
Scammers are sending text messages or emails impersonating courier companies like NinjaVan and J&T Express, claiming your parcel could not be delivered. They trick you into clicking a phishing link that leads to a fake courier website, where you are asked to pay a small "re-delivery fee" (as low as $0.06) and enter your card details.
😲 At least 43 cases have been reported since 24 June 2026, with losses exceeding $259,000.
What you should do:
✅ Access the courier’s official website or app directly instead of clicking unsolicited links
✅ Never enter your card details through links in unsolicited messages
✅ Activate international calls and SMSes blocking features on your phone. Find out more via https://www.imda.gov.sg/how-we-can-help/anti-scam-measures
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Monthly Scams Bulletin #7 (24 July 2026)
🚨️“Microsoft” Pop-Up Alert? Do not panic!
Scammers used fake Microsoft pop-up alerts to trick victims into calling a "technical support" number.
After calling the number, victims were transferred to a fake "police officer" who allege them of being involved in criminal activities and request for access to their device(s).
Having gained access, scammers would make unauthorised transactions from victims' bank accounts.
*Protect yourself:*
❌ Never call numbers shown in a pop-up alert.
✅ Always verify alerts through your software provider’s official channels.
⚠️ Remember: Microsoft does NOT include phone numbers in its error messages.
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
🚨️“Microsoft” Pop-Up Alert? Do not panic!
Scammers used fake Microsoft pop-up alerts to trick victims into calling a "technical support" number.
After calling the number, victims were transferred to a fake "police officer" who allege them of being involved in criminal activities and request for access to their device(s).
Having gained access, scammers would make unauthorised transactions from victims' bank accounts.
*Protect yourself:*
❌ Never call numbers shown in a pop-up alert.
✅ Always verify alerts through your software provider’s official channels.
⚠️ Remember: Microsoft does NOT include phone numbers in its error messages.
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
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[Clarification of Text Message]
❗️The Police are aware of a message circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp claiming that individuals are posing as officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs to conduct door-to-door identity verification and rob houses.
The message is false.
It is a hoax that has periodically been circulated online for several years.
Please do not be alarmed or forward the message to others.
Unsure if it's a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.☎️
❗️The Police are aware of a message circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp claiming that individuals are posing as officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs to conduct door-to-door identity verification and rob houses.
The message is false.
It is a hoax that has periodically been circulated online for several years.
Please do not be alarmed or forward the message to others.
Unsure if it's a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.☎️
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Received an unexpected call asking you to make urgent money transfers? 🤔
🚨 Government officials, including Police officers, will never ask you to transfer money, hand over valuables, or disclose bank log in details over phone calls — and certainly not SM Lee!
✅ It is ok to hang up if you are unsure. Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799. ☎️
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/194hK4dLru/
You can also watch the video in Malay and Chinese.
Malay: go.gov.sg/lhl-antiscam2026-ml
Chinese: go.gov.sg/lhl-antiscam2026-cl
🚨 Government officials, including Police officers, will never ask you to transfer money, hand over valuables, or disclose bank log in details over phone calls — and certainly not SM Lee!
✅ It is ok to hang up if you are unsure. Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799. ☎️
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/194hK4dLru/
You can also watch the video in Malay and Chinese.
Malay: go.gov.sg/lhl-antiscam2026-ml
Chinese: go.gov.sg/lhl-antiscam2026-cl
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Panggilan telefon daripada Lee Hsien Loong? Fikir dua kali.
Pegawai Pemerintah, termasuk pihak Polis tidak akan meminta anda un...
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Watch out for GST Voucher (GSTV) scams
Scammers have been exploiting GSTV payouts as bait to trick victims.
In this variant, scammers impersonate government officials and send phishing messages containing malicious links, claiming that victims are eligible for GSTV payouts.
Victims are prompted to enter their personal details. Scammers then use the compromised information to take over their Telegram accounts, which are subsequently used to send phishing links to their contacts or add them to fake investment scheme groups.
⚠️Remember
Eligible citizens who have previously signed up for the GSTV scheme will automatically receive the payments.
Protect yourself:
✅ All government SMSes are sent from the gov.sg sender ID.
❌ Do not reply, click any links, or provide personal details to unverified sender.
🔗Visit official website at govbenefits.gov.sg for details on GSTV payout.
☎️Unsure if it's a scam? Call the 1799 ScamShield Helpline
Scammers have been exploiting GSTV payouts as bait to trick victims.
In this variant, scammers impersonate government officials and send phishing messages containing malicious links, claiming that victims are eligible for GSTV payouts.
Victims are prompted to enter their personal details. Scammers then use the compromised information to take over their Telegram accounts, which are subsequently used to send phishing links to their contacts or add them to fake investment scheme groups.
⚠️Remember
Eligible citizens who have previously signed up for the GSTV scheme will automatically receive the payments.
Protect yourself:
✅ All government SMSes are sent from the gov.sg sender ID.
❌ Do not reply, click any links, or provide personal details to unverified sender.
🔗Visit official website at govbenefits.gov.sg for details on GSTV payout.
☎️Unsure if it's a scam? Call the 1799 ScamShield Helpline
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Looking for BigBang World Tour tickets? Watch out for scammers! 🎫 😦
Ticket sales kicked off today (11 Aug), with virtual queue numbers surging past 300,000.
Remember:
✅ Only buy from authorised platforms like Ticketmaster.
✅ Those with resold tickets will not be allowed into the venue and will be turned away from the concert with no refund.
Unsure if it's a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799
Ticket sales kicked off today (11 Aug), with virtual queue numbers surging past 300,000.
Remember:
✅ Only buy from authorised platforms like Ticketmaster.
✅ Those with resold tickets will not be allowed into the venue and will be turned away from the concert with no refund.
Unsure if it's a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799
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Monthly Scams Bulletin 2026 Issue 8 (August).pdf
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Monthly Scams Bulletin #8 (14 August 2026)
🚨Think it is your lucky day? Think again!
Scammers have been deceiving victims into paying “fees” to claim their winnings from participating in quizzes, live-stream scratch card or lottery promotions.
Remember:
⚠️ If you are ever asked to pay a “fee” to claim your winnings, it is most likely a scam!
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
🚨Think it is your lucky day? Think again!
Scammers have been deceiving victims into paying “fees” to claim their winnings from participating in quizzes, live-stream scratch card or lottery promotions.
Remember:
⚠️ If you are ever asked to pay a “fee” to claim your winnings, it is most likely a scam!
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
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🚨 Think before you invest 🚨
Watch Here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcIAIV3oFbt
If an investment opportunity comes from someone you've never met in person, an unregulated company on social media or through an unknown chat group – it is likely a scam.
Always check that the company is regulated by MAS before investing. Visit these MAS websites for a list of licensed financial entities, and MoneySense for resources to help you invest safely.
- Financial Institutions Directory: https://eservices.mas.gov.sg/fid
- Financial Institution Representatives Register: https://eservices.mas.gov.sg/rr
- Investor Alert List: https://www.mas.gov.sg/investor-alert-list
📞 Unsure if something is a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799!
#ScamShield #ICanACTAgainstScams
Watch Here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcIAIV3oFbt
If an investment opportunity comes from someone you've never met in person, an unregulated company on social media or through an unknown chat group – it is likely a scam.
Always check that the company is regulated by MAS before investing. Visit these MAS websites for a list of licensed financial entities, and MoneySense for resources to help you invest safely.
- Financial Institutions Directory: https://eservices.mas.gov.sg/fid
- Financial Institution Representatives Register: https://eservices.mas.gov.sg/rr
- Investor Alert List: https://www.mas.gov.sg/investor-alert-list
📞 Unsure if something is a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799!
#ScamShield #ICanACTAgainstScams
eservices.mas.gov.sg
Financial Institutions Directory
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⚠️ Beware of Fake Job Offer Scams Targeting Crypto & Tech Professionals
😲 In this variant, scammers posed as recruiters on LinkedIn to target tech and cryptocurrency professionals. Victims are lured into fake interviews and directed to spoofed websites to complete coding assessments, where malware is unknowingly downloaded. This allowed scammers to steal credentials and siphon cryptocurrency, which resulted in losses amounting to USD11.8 million(approximately S$15 million).
Protect yourself:
• Verify recruiters and companies through official channels
• Never download files or execute code from unverified sources
• Watch out for interviewers who refuse to turn on their video
☎️ If in doubt, call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799 or visit www.scamshield.gov.sg.
For more information, read the Joint News Release here: https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Hub/News/2026/08/20260814_spf_csa_joint_advisory_on_cryptocurrency_scams_involving_fake_job_offers
😲 In this variant, scammers posed as recruiters on LinkedIn to target tech and cryptocurrency professionals. Victims are lured into fake interviews and directed to spoofed websites to complete coding assessments, where malware is unknowingly downloaded. This allowed scammers to steal credentials and siphon cryptocurrency, which resulted in losses amounting to USD11.8 million(approximately S$15 million).
Protect yourself:
• Verify recruiters and companies through official channels
• Never download files or execute code from unverified sources
• Watch out for interviewers who refuse to turn on their video
☎️ If in doubt, call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799 or visit www.scamshield.gov.sg.
For more information, read the Joint News Release here: https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Hub/News/2026/08/20260814_spf_csa_joint_advisory_on_cryptocurrency_scams_involving_fake_job_offers
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