39 arrested for alleged involvement in job, phishing scams where losses amounted to $20m
SINGAPORE – Thirty-five men and four women, aged between 16 and 65, have been arrested for suspected involvement in job scams and phishing scams involving Singapore Bicentennial commemorative notes, the police […]
236 people investigated for roles in scams where victims lost over $6.1 million
SINGAPORE – A total of 236 suspects are being investigated by the police for their roles as swindlers or money mules in scam cases where victims lost more than $6.1 […]
Oh yes, young people may be easier targets for scams
(NYTIMES) – If you’re a digital native and consider yourself immune to all scams, the thieves have you right where they want you. For years now, the Better Business Bureau’s […]
14-year-old among 334 suspected scammers and money mules investigated for loss of over $9m
SINGAPORE – A 14-year-old is among 334 people who are being probed by the police for scams that led to victims losing more than $9.23 million. In a statement on […]
Police investigate 311 people in S’pore over alleged scams; victims lost more than $8.2 million
SINGAPORE – The police are investigating 219 males and 92 females, age between 16 and 84, for suspected involvement in 866 reported cases of scams where victims lost more than $8.2 million. […]
Nearly 300 people being investigated for alleged involvement in scams
SINGAPORE – Police are investigating nearly 300 people for suspected involvement in a variety of scams. Victims lost close to $7 million in the 534 cases being probed. The suspects […]
How to avoid investment scams: 6 red flags and tips from experts
SINGAPORE – To avoid losing their hard-earned money, consumers should learn how to spot investment scams. Here are a few red flags and tips from the experts: All investments carry […]
S’pore investors who chase high returns fall victim to scams: 6 high-profile deals that went sour
SINGAPORE – With savings interest rates lower than 2 per cent and soaring property prices allowing only the wealthy in, investors in Singapore have been chasing higher returns by hunting […]
Teen among 253 people being investigated for involvement in scams
SINGAPORE – Over 250 people, aged between 14 and 74, are being investigated by the police for their roles as either scammers or as money mules. On Saturday (March 13), […]
Police investigating 336 alleged scammers and money mules after 14-day islandwide operation
SINGAPORE – More than 330 people are being investigated for their alleged involvement in scams where victims purportedly lost more than $4 million, the police said in a statement on […]
Police investigating 268 alleged scammers and money mules after islandwide operation
SINGAPORE – More than 250 people are being investigated for being alleged scammers or money mules following a two-week enforcement operation by the police. Those under investigation comprised 177 men […]