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Scammers would call victims pretending to be victims’ friend, and upon saving the ‘new number’, scammers would ask for financial assistance soon after. Victims would only discover they have been scammed when they contacted their friends and realised they were not the one who had asked for the financial assistance.

CHECK with your friend by calling his original number to verify the earlier call before saving the new number.

On 21 Aug, Clementi NPC conducted a Crime Prevention talk at Mount Carmel BP Church @ West Coast Road. During the insightful talk, the enthusiastic participants had the opportunity to learn about key scam and crime prevention tips.

In conjunction with the talk, there was also a 'Coffee with a Cop' session where valuable insights were provided at an individual level and together we can foster strong community connections in order to combat against crime and scams!

Scammers may leverage on local or global events that capture widespread public attention, like the recent CrowdStrike IT outrage or Singapore’s Budget 2024 announcement, to perpetuate phishing scams. 👿 Some common signs of phishing include 🚩:

(a) Clickable links from unsolicited or random emails, messages, images or advertisements
(b) Spoofed website addresses (such as www.m1cr0soft.1234.com.co)
(c) Requests for your one-time passwords (OTPs), personal or banking details
(d) Prompts to download attachments or third-party apps outside official app stores

Always remember to perform these CHECK actions 📋:

(a) Do not use links or QR codes provided by unknown persons to make payments or transfers
(b) Never disclose you personal information, internet banking and social media account details, and OTPs to anyone
(c) Always verify the authenticity of unsolicited links you received and check the webpage addresses for discrepancies
(d) If you are unsure whether the situation you are facing is a scam, check with a trusted individual or call the anti-scam helpline at 1800-722-6688

Read the article to find out more! 📕

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/recent-global-it-outage-a-timely-reminder-to-stay-vigilant-against-scams

Recent global IT outage a timely reminder to stay vigilant against scams Besides the CrowdStrike outage, here’s how scammers have leveraged public events to deceive victims in times of uncertainty. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Clementi NPC was invited to be part of the National Citizenship Ceremony held on 18 August 2024 at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), which featured a significant turnout of new citizens whom we shared essential scam advisories to raise their awareness. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Vivian Balakrishnan was the guest of honour for the event.

It was heartwarming to witness people from diverse background coming together to mark the significance and privilege of the citizenship.

Together let’s battle against scams and crime!

Always on the beat, for a safer community!

On 11 August 2024, UOB Clementi and Clementi NPC collaborated to share with the staff and customers on scam intervention and awareness.

Working alongside with the UOB staff, officers shared on preventive steps against becoming a scam victim.

If you suspect or are a victim of scam, consider the following steps:
1. Do not make any further transfers or attempt to get back your lost funds.
2. Cease communication with the scammer.
3. If there were unauthorised transactions, alert your bank immediately.
4. If you have suffered a financial loss to scam, please lodge a Police report online / at any NPC.

Together, we can ACT against scams!

To Peace, Prosperity and Harmony,
Happy 59th National Day Singapore! 🇸🇬

Police Roadblock Ahead 🚔

Drink driving is extremely dangerous and could potentially cause serious harm to other road users. Your safety and the safety of others matter. If you drink, don’t drive. 🚫

Stay safe and have a good weekend!

As dusk settles, we stand vigilant in the fading light.

📣 From 1 Jul 2024, all SMSes sent from government agencies, ministries, statutory boards, and services will show ‘gov.sg’ as the sender ID. It makes it easier for the public to verify authentic government communications sent by SMS, with greater confidence and accuracy. 🎯

📲 A legitimate SMS from the government should have all four of these indicators: 📋

(a) The sender ID is gov.sg with all letters in lowercase.
(b) The SMS begins with the full name of the agency or service that sent it.
(c) The SMS ends with this signature: “This is an automated message sent by the Singapore Government.”
(d) SMSes from gov.sg are grouped into a single conversation, even if they are from different agencies.

Always remember that government officials, especially the Police, will never ask the public to do the following over the phone or through text messages: 👿

(a) Transfer money to bank accounts;
(b) Request for personal, banking, SingPass or CPF-related information;
(c) Ask you to click on links that lead to bank websites; or
(d) Ask you to install applications or software from third-part websites.

Read the article to find out more! 📕

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/received-an-sms-from-the-government-here-s-an-easy-way-to-tell-if-it-s-real

Received an SMS from the Government? Here's an easy way to tell if it's real From July 1, all SMSes sent from Government agencies, ministries, statutory boards, and services will show ‘gov.sg’ as the sender ID. Read more at straitstimes.com.

On 19 July 2024, Clementi NPC was invited to conduct a crime prevention talk at the SASCO Integrated Eldercare Centre at West Coast Road.

In conjunction with the talk, a 'Coffee with a Cop' session was incorporated. The session sparked meaningful conversations with the elderlies in bid to keep them safe from scam and have in depth understanding of issues they faced in the community.

Did you receive emails or phone calls from the ‘staff’ or the ‘support team’?

It could be a part of an ongoing phishing scam campaign targeting CrowdStrike users!

Learn how scammers trick their victims and the possible malicious domains impersonating CrowdStrike's brand associated with the phishing campaign.

[AL-090] CrowdStrike System Outage Cyber Security Agency of Singapore.

Received a call from an unknown number and the caller claims to be someone you know? The caller asks you to guess his/her identity and asked you to save the new number? Subsequently he/she asks you an emergency loan, help to perform a banking transaction or install a third-party app to make restaurant reservation? This is a Fake Friend Call Scam! 😡

Do these CHECK actions 📋:

• Verify the caller’s identity by calling their last known number, contacting them via other means or meet up in person
• Check with someone you trust, such as mutual friends, to confirm the identity of the caller
• Only install apps from official app stores and do not click on links sent via text messages by someone you have not verified

Read the article to find out more! 📕

Friend or fraudster: Beware of unusual requests via text messages or calls There were 6,859 victims of fake friend call scam cases in 2023, an increase of over 220 per cent from the year before. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Empowering our community against scams! 🛡️ Clementi NPC hosted a Crime Prevention talk on 18 July 2024, at Darussalam Mosque, engaging 80 enthusiastic participants. Grateful for the collaboration with Darussalam Mosque in spreading scam awareness and safeguarding our neighborhood.

On 10 July 2024, Clementi NPC, in collaboration with SG Digital Office & Clementi Public Library, held a hybrid webinar on scam prevention.

The enriching session was conducted both online and at the library with over 40 participants. Officers shared on the latest scams variants, detailing how to "ACT Against Scams". The robust Q&A session was heartening to see our community safeguarding themselves and those around them.

The SPF will persist in our effort to fight scams through Enforcement, Engagement and Education. Everyone has a part to play in keeping Singapore safe and secure.

Clementi NPC was invited to be part of the West Coast Gardens Racial Harmony Carnival on 13 July 2024, which saw a great turnout from the residents and the presence of PM Lawrence Wong and Minster Desmond Lee.

It was heartwarming to see people from all walks of life coming together to celebrate our rich culture and diversity.

Together let’s battle against scam and crime! 🥳

Guardians of the community!

Our officers on the watch for a safe and secure community for everyone.

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.

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On 9 July 2024, Clementi NPC had an engaging Anti Scam session with the participants from the Church of the Holy Cross! They asked in-depth questions and were eager to learn how they could ACT against scams.

Together, we will make a difference! 💪

Join us for an informative crime prevention webinar! Learn how to spot the signs and stop the crimes. Join us on 10 July 2024, Wednesday at 12pm. Download Microsoft Teams now and be ready to participate!

Kicking off the community spirit, health awareness, scam and crime awareness all in one goal! 🌟

On 29 June 2024, Clementi NPC was invited to the Sports Day Carnival event held at West Coast Green playground. Officers shared with residents on scams and other crimes. Together, we're building a safer and scam free neighbourhood!

“Knowledge is power.”

On 27 June, Clementi NPC was invited by Lions Befrienders to conduct a scam awareness talk for our seniors.

While anyone can fall prey to scams, we reach out to our seniors as it is important to increase scam awareness among our seniors as part of their digital literacy journey.

Day or night, we are always vigilant because we are safeguarding you every day.