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Singaporean couple lose over $500,000 in alleged stock investment scam

Singaporean couple lose over $500,000 in alleged pump-and-dump stock scam involving Hong Kong-listed company CMBC Capital Holdings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Singaporeans lured by alleged pyramid scheme linked to investment opportunities in China

Amid a clampdown by Chinese authorities on pyramid schemes, CNA has learnt of at least a dozen Singaporeans who were approached by fellow Singaporeans over a so-called business and investment scheme i...

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PPATK | Pusat Pelaporan dan Analisis Transaksi Keuangan

PPATK | Pusat Pelaporan dan Analisis Transaksi Keuangan

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Let's stay ahead of scams together

What do phishing, robocalls, and impersonation scams look like? Recognise the signs to protect yourself and loved ones against common online scams.​

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Singapore Customs warns against scammers impersonating its officers demanding payment for detained people

Received an email, message or letter asking for payment over a detained individual?Stop, and do not make any payment or share any personal or banking information, or you could be the next victim of sc...

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‘I was too naive’: Retiree loses over $70k to investment scam after meeting woman on TikTok

A retiree lost over $70,000 in a TikTok AI robot investment scam, highlighting rising online fraud risks among the elderly in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Over $410m lost to scams in first half of 2026; 8 in 10 victims voluntarily handed money to scammers

Singapore saw scam losses fall to $410.6m in H1 2026, with efforts reducing cases but 8 in 10 victims are still voluntarily handing money to scammers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at strai...

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Dumai, Batam among illegal routes used by syndicates to bring Indonesians into Malaysia

JOHOR BAHRU: Routes from Indonesian territories bordering Malaysia, particularly Dumai, Bengkalis and Selat Panjang in Riau, while Batam, Bintan and Karimun in the Riau Islands, have been identified as locations where syndicates bring Indonesian citizens into Malaysia illegally. The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Johor Bahru informed that the modus operandi …

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Elderly scam victim loses $500k claim against UOB

An elderly scam victim’s $500,000 claim against UOB was dismissed after the court found she deliberately concealed evidence in the legal proceedings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at strait...

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Housewife loses nearly RM40,000 in online job scam | New Straits Times

KUALA TERENGGANU: A housewife lost nearly RM40,000 after falling victim to an online job scam promising lucrative commissions.