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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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
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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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🚩 Can you spot the red flags?
👀You get a call from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) saying that suspicious transactions are found on your bank accounts.
👀 The "MAS officer" transfers your call to the "Police" and they now claim that you are involved in money laundering.
👀 A "Police Officer" tells you to meet with them and hand over valuables.
Remember! Government Officials, including Police officers, will NEVER ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over the phone 👍
Unsure if it is a scam? Call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799
Watch more here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcS91VCTCjF/
👀You get a call from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) saying that suspicious transactions are found on your bank accounts.
👀 The "MAS officer" transfers your call to the "Police" and they now claim that you are involved in money laundering.
👀 A "Police Officer" tells you to meet with them and hand over valuables.
Remember! Government Officials, including Police officers, will NEVER ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over the phone 👍
Unsure if it is a scam? Call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799
Watch more here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcS91VCTCjF/
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🎬Learn about scams, the entertaining way! Watch Scamvengers (English Trailer)🔥
Ever wondered how scammers trick their victims, or what red flags to watch out for? Join four influencers as they go undercover to expose a scam syndicate’s dark secrets in Scamvengers — a thrilling 31‑episode Mandarin micro drama (with English subtitles) that blends suspense with scam awareness.
For the full microdrama, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brV4K_k_koI&t=1836s
Ever wondered how scammers trick their victims, or what red flags to watch out for? Join four influencers as they go undercover to expose a scam syndicate’s dark secrets in Scamvengers — a thrilling 31‑episode Mandarin micro drama (with English subtitles) that blends suspense with scam awareness.
For the full microdrama, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brV4K_k_koI&t=1836s
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Scammers are taking over Telegram accounts via fake government voucher schemes
⚠️ Fraudulent messages impersonating CDC, GST, and Transport vouchers are circulating on Telegram, tricking victims into giving up personal details and Telegram OTPs to seize control of their accounts. At least 52 cases reported since January 2026.
Stay Alert!
🚨Never click unsolicited links claiming to offer government vouchers or benefits and never share your Telegram OTP with anyone.
✅Protect your Telegram account by enabling the Two-Step Verification feature (Settings > Privacy and Security > Two-Step Verification).
☎️Unsure if it's a scam? Call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
⚠️ Fraudulent messages impersonating CDC, GST, and Transport vouchers are circulating on Telegram, tricking victims into giving up personal details and Telegram OTPs to seize control of their accounts. At least 52 cases reported since January 2026.
Stay Alert!
🚨Never click unsolicited links claiming to offer government vouchers or benefits and never share your Telegram OTP with anyone.
✅Protect your Telegram account by enabling the Two-Step Verification feature (Settings > Privacy and Security > Two-Step Verification).
☎️Unsure if it's a scam? Call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
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By the time a scam alert reaches you, thousands of people have usually already fallen for it. New scams spread in hours, and official warnings can take days to catch up. That's the gap the team behind Scam Vaccine set out to close at this year's Hack for Public Good. They send you a safe, realistic version of a scam first, so when the real one shows up, you already know what to do.
Build your scam immunity. Join the waitlist at https://www.scamvaccine.gov.sg/ 💪
Build your scam immunity. Join the waitlist at https://www.scamvaccine.gov.sg/ 💪
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