Malware Scam via PDF file: Malware was embedded in the PDF document

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Latest method of scamming without download app. Beware!

*"Police told her the malware was embedded in the PDF document."*

💥New Scam Methods

Beware!!! Long Message

The scammers have changed their modus operandi. They don’t ask you to download the app. 

A neighbour said, her sister (a cancer patient) wanted a part time helper to clean her house. Hence, she went to Facebook. Called the number and made the request. The advertiser asked whether she had a Paynow and she said that she had. He directed her to make the partial payment and he will send the invoice to confirm. (Note:He did not ask her to download an app as people are getting alert). 

*When she received the invoice on the PDF format, she did not suspect any foul play and clicked it.*  The invoice showed the amount paid and the balance to be paid. Thereafter, she went to sleep. 

Next morning, her phone could not be switched on. 

She used her lap top to check her DBS bank account. Her $20K was gone, her 2 fixed deposits of $25K , which had not reached the maturity date was also gone. Total loss was$70K.

When she went to the bank and asked why her fixed deposit was also gone, the receptionist told her that digital banking allows you to transfer the amount back to your account to facilitate withdrawals without going to the bank. 

Police told her the malware was embedded in the PDF document.

So folks, beware that the scammers are always changing their modus operandi

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A text was received- “Good news — you’re getting your GST benefits! *Bad news:* You just got scammed! 

Scammers are now taking advantage of news about the release of GST vouchers to target vulnerable individuals. 

Here’s how this scam works: Victims would receive official-looking messages on WhatsApp or Facebook requesting them to download and integrate *“the latest GST voucher mobile app” with their bank accounts.* The victims would then be directed to a webpage disguised like the app store asking you to download an app file labelled as a *GST voucher app* to “help” victims redeem their vouchers. The file is actually malware allowing the scammers to access and take control of the victim’s device remotely, making it easier for them to steal passwords and sensitive information. 

Remember: You *do not need to download any mobile app to receive your GST benefits.* These are automatically given to those eligible!