Online Scam: Police's advice to the public 2024-02-14

*The police urge the public to activate the privacy function on their devices that disallows unknown users from adding them to chat groups on messaging platforms.*

*Members of the public are also advised to download the ScamShield app on their mobile devices.*

*They should enable security features such as two-factor authentication or multi-factor authentication for banks and e-wallets, as well as transaction limits for Internet banking transactions.*

*Members of the public should also inform the authorities, family and friends about scams, as well as report scammers or chat groups to WhatsApp or Telegram.*

*Those with information relating to such crimes can call the police hotline on 1800-255-0000 or visit*

*www.police.gov.sg/iwitness*

*For more information on scams, visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Helpline on 1800-722-6688.*

Information source:

461 victims have lost $6.8m to scams involving online chat groups since start of 2024

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/461-victims-lost-68m-in-investment-or-job-scams-involving-online-chat-groups-since-start-of-2024