National Crime Prevention Council Singapore

A newly enhanced ScamShield app now lets you check suspicious calls, websites, and messages (SMS, Telegram, and WhatsApp) to know if they’re scams!🚫

Together with improved blocking and filtering of scam calls and SMSes, the app offers better protection against scams for you and your loved ones.

Download or update to the new ScamShield app from an official app store today!

Show love to the people you care about by TELLing them whenever you encounter any suspicious activity.

In addition to creating awareness, encourage your friends and family to follow NCPC's ScamAlert WA Channel to stay updated on the latest scam news!

Let's ACT against scams! Spot the signs. Stop the crimes.

⚠️ Looking for NDP tickets? Beware of NDP ticket scams as all tickets have been allocated. NDP tickets are tagged to individuals, strictly not for sale and cannot be transferred to others. ⚠️

Watch this video for tips on how to protect yourself.

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Put your detective skills to the test and sniff out the false statement in a game of “Two Truths, One Lie”! 🔍 Always remember to CHECK before you make any purchases to prevent getting scammed.

Let's ACT against scams! Spot the signs. Stop the crimes.

You’ll never know who truly is behind the screen! 🤪

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Always ensure that you check the identity of who you meet online before sharing personal and bank account information.

Let's ACT against scams! Spot the signs. Stop the crimes.

We've made improvements to the ScamShield app, and need your help to test it before it's made publicly available. Visit go.gov.sg/ss-beta to get the beta app! Your feedback will help make ScamShield more effective and protect our loved ones against scams!

Calling all secondary and tertiary school students!

This is your final chance to sign up for the TikTok Competition and stand a chance to win a share of the total grand prize of $14,000.

All you have to do is to scan the QR code to register and post a video on TikTok by 31 July 2024.

Hurry up and sign up now!

Monthly Scams Bulletin 02.2024 (5 July 2024)

🚨 Scammers take over WhatsApp/Telegram accounts to scam victim’s contacts

Read the bulletin to learn about how you can protect yourself and your contacts against WhatsApp/Telegram takeover scams.

❌❌ Never share your WhatsApp/Telegram account verification codes, personal or banking details and One-Time Pin (OTP) with anyone. ❌❌

💪 Together, we can ACT against scams!

Remember, always think twice if a deal sounds too good to be true. Don’t forget to CHECK for signs of a scam to protect yourself and your loved ones. 😌

Let's ACT against scams! Spot the signs. Stop the crimes.

If you are able to see the message, here's a friendly reminder to keep your ACT game strong! Always keep a look out for any suspicious activity. 👀🚨

ADD the ScamShield app and security features
CHECK for scam signs and with official sources.
TELL authorities, family and friends about scams.

Let's ACT against scams! Spot the signs. Stop the crimes.

📌 Monthly Scam Bulletin 2024 Issue No. 1 (18 Jun)

Received a pop-up notice alerting you of your device being compromised? Beware! This could be a scam.

Victims would receive pop-up notices on their electronic devices, alerting them that their devices have been compromised.

These pop-ups contain fake contact numbers that direct victims to scammers impersonating Microsoft or Apple technical support staff.

Make sure to CHECK for scam signs:
🚩 Check your devices by restarting it and run an anti-virus scan.
🚩 Ensure that you never call helpline numbers stated in pop-ups and check against official websites for authentic technical support.

Call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688 to check when you are unsure if a situation you are facing is a scam.

Find out more in this week’s bulletin: https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/Scams-Bulletin

Together, we can ACT against scams! 💪🏼

Ever had a close call with a cybercrime? Jerrell Chong, one of our Cyber Crime Prevention Ambassadors, sure did. He recalled: "One of my loved ones clicked a shady link and was so scared of getting hacked that she changed her phone and phone line. Seeing the stress and chaos a simple mistake caused, I knew I had to step up to do my part to prevent cybercrime. That's why I volunteered—to share crucial cybercrime prevention tips and help others stay safe." ​

You too can be a cyberspace hero, just like Jerrell, through our new Cyber Crime Prevention Ambassador (CPA) programme!​

As a Cyber CPA, you'll gain invaluable knowledge about preventing cybercrime, and scams, and also be empowered to share it with others. This helps protect not only you but also your loved ones and community against cybercrime.🛡. ​

Inspired by Jerrell's story? Learn more and join the fight against cybercrime! ➡️ https://ncpc.org.sg/joinus/ ​

Let's join forces and make cyberspace safer for everyone!​

The TikTok Competition (Secondary / Tertiary) has started!

Sign up as an individual or as a team today and start posting your TikTok video between 13 May and 31 July 2024. In doing so, not only can you join us in the collective fight against scams, you may also stand a chance to win a share of the total grand prize of $14,000.

First 30 applicants (Secondary School applicants only) will also be eligible for a complimentary mobile photography and videography workshop by Ngee Ann Polytechnic!

Scan the QR code now to find out more about the competition and register for the competition!

Put your scam-fighting skills to the test with our mini quiz! Drop your scores in the comments below and always remember to CHECK for scam signs. 😌 ​

Let's ACT against scams! Spot the signs. Stop the crimes.​

You’ve heard of travel and workout starter packs, but what about… a Scam-Protection Starter Pack? Don’t worry — we got you. 😌 Remember to ADD these items to keep yourself and your community safe from scams! 💪​

Let's ACT against scams! Spot the signs. Stop the crimes.​

📌 Weekly Scams Bulletin 2024 Issue No. 17 (26 Apr)​

​Chanced a upon a lucky draw opportunity on social media / messaging platforms? Beware! This could be a scam.🚨​

​Scammers would promote fake lucky draws on social media/ messaging platforms (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Amazon). Victims would then be asked to first make payment to: ​
1️⃣ win guaranteed prizes ​
2️⃣ increase their chances of winning the lucky draws and/or ​
3️⃣ receive their prizes ​

On the pretext of verifying payments, some scammers may ask victims to share their screens during WhatsApp videocalls as they are logging into their bank accounts to make payment. Victims' banking credentials would then be stolen in the process.​

Make sure to CHECK for scam signs: ​
🚩 Unsolicited advertisements offering good deals and lucky draws ​
🚩 Request of screen-sharing by a stranger during unsolicited encounters ​
🚩 Need for payment to guarantee and/or collect lucky draw prize/s ​

Call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688 to check when you are unsure if a situation you are facing is a scam. ​

Find out more in this week’s bulletin: https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/Scams-Bulletin

Together, we can ACT against scams! 💪🏼

Unleash your creativity and make a difference in the fight against scams by joining The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) Anti-Scam Mascot Design Competition. Open to all interested parties, and here are some exciting prizes that you stand to win!

1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $3,000
3rd Place: $2,000

Visit https://abs.org.sg/consumer-banking/the-anti-scam-mascot-design-competition for more details.

Closing date: 31st May 2024.

Nearly $652 million* was lost to scams last year. Join the fight and ACT against scams. Take part in the ABS anti-scam mascot design competition today.

Click here to submit your design: https://abs.org.sg/consumer-banking/the-anti-scam-mascot-design-competition

* https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/Police-Life/2024/02/Three-Things-you-Should-Know-About-the-Annual-Scams-and-Cybercrime-Brief-2023

📌 Weekly Scams Bulletin Issue No. 16 (19 Apr 2024)

💰 Received an SMS from 'banks' offering fixed-deposit (FD) schemes with high interest rates? Beware, this could be a bank impersonation scam! 💰

In this scam, interested victims who call the number provided in the SMSes are asked by scammers posing as bank staff to open ‘bank accounts’ for the fixed deposits.

They will also be provided fake bank statements as confirmation and are asked to transfer money into their new ‘bank accounts’ to secure the high interest rate.

Victims realise that they have been scammed when they see no record of the deposit being made on their banking app or upon verifying with the actual banks.

🔎CHECK – Look out for unrealistically high rates offered in SMSes. Banks will never send SMSes with clickable links and the sender’s name will always reflect the banks’ officially registered names. Organisations that are not officially registered with IMDA with reflect a Sender ID as “Likely-SCAM”. You can also call the bank directly at its official hotline to verify the authenticity of any bank offers.

📣 TELL – Report any fraudulent transactions to the bank and file a police report if you think you’ve been scammed.

Call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688 to check when you are unsure if a situation you are facing is a scam.

Find out more in this week's bulletin (available in 4 languages): https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/Scams-Bulletin

Together, we can ACT against scams! 💪