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The ScamShield Alert channel is set up by the National Crime Prevention Council to share scam alerts with its advocates! Advocates are encouraged to share these alerts with their loved ones and friends! https://www.scamshield.gov.sg
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Channel ScamShield Alert 📢 (@scamshieldalert) in the English language segment is an active participant. Currently, the community unites 11 539 subscribers, ranking 17 027 in the News & Media category and 287 in the Singapore region.
📊 Audience metrics and dynamics
Since its creation on невідомо, the project has demonstrated rapid growth, gathering an audience of 11 539 subscribers.
According to the latest data from 15 June, 2026, the channel demonstrates stable activity. Although there has been a change in the number of participants by -60 over the last 30 days and by -4 over the last 24 hours, overall reach remains high.
- Verification status: Not verified
- Engagement rate (ER): The average audience engagement rate is 31.16%. Within the first 24 hours after publication, content typically collects 12.70% reactions from the total number of subscribers.
- Post reach: On average, each post receives 3 596 views. Within the first day, a publication typically gains 1 465 views.
- Reactions and interaction: The audience actively supports content: the average number of reactions per post is 13.
- Thematic interests: Content is focused on key topics such as scammer, helpline, officer, sender, gov.sg.
📝 Description and content policy
The author describes the resource as a platform for expressing subjective opinions:
“The ScamShield Alert channel is set up by the National Crime Prevention Council to share scam alerts with its advocates! Advocates are encouraged to share these alerts with their loved ones and friends!
https://www.scamshield.gov.sg”
Thanks to the high frequency of updates (latest data received on 16 June, 2026), the channel maintains relevance and a high level of publication reach. Analytics show that the audience actively interacts with content, making it an important point of influence in the News & Media category.
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Looking for BTS 'Arirang' World Tour tickets? Watch out for scammers! 🎫 😦
Since 1 June 2026, more than 62 cases have been reported with total losses of at least $68,200. Most of the victims have been scammed on X.
✅ Only buy from authorised platforms like Ticketmaster.
✅ Those with resold tickets will not be allowed into the venue and will be turned away from the concert with no refund.
✅ Ticketmaster will never issue the tickets via emails.
Read more: https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Hub/News/2026/06/20260610_police_advisory_on_scams_involving_the_sale_of_bts_world_tour_arirang_concert_tickets
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Monthly Scam Bulletin #6 (12 June 2026)
The 'Investment Guru' has left the chat — with your money. 💸
Scammers have lured victims into fake investment chat groups by pretending to be investment experts and offering “free investment lessons”.
Victims are enticed to “invest” through false promises of attractive returns and fabricated testimonials from purported chat group members.
Remember:
✅ Only invest through entities or persons regulated by MAS
⚠️ Always verify who you are dealing with before transferring any money
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
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Monthly Scam Bulletin #6 (12 June 2026)
The 'Investment Guru' has left the chat — with your money. 💸
Scammers have lured victims into fake investment chat groups by pretending to be investment experts and offering “free investment lessons”.
Victims are enticed to “invest” through false promises of attractive returns and fabricated testimonials from purported chat group members.
Remember:
✅ Only invest through entities or persons regulated by MAS
⚠️ Always verify who you are dealing with before transferring any money
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
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More than $5.4 million has been lost to Government Officials Impersonation Scams (GOIS) since April 2026. 😱
Scammers, impersonating Government officials, have been accusing victims of being involved in criminal activities.
They have asked victims to make cash transfers via ATMs to ‘safety accounts’ for investigation purposes.
Remember!
‼️ Government officials, including the Police, will NEVER ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables (e.g. cash, gold, cryptocurrency) over a phone call.
Hang up if you are unsure and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
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🚨 Looking for BTS concert tickets?
Watch out! Scammers are out to prey on fans looking to score tickets! 🎫
⚠️They may pose as ticket sellers and lure victims to pay for tickets that they won’t deliver.
⚠️They may also sell invalid tickets that victims realise only when they are denied entry at the concert venue.
Stay safe from scams!
✅ Buy tickets for BTS concerts in Singapore only through the official ticket agent.
❌ Resold tickets will not be honoured at the event and ticket holders will be turned away.
☎️ Unsure if it’s a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799
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😲 Scammers have been taking over people’s WhatsApp accounts! They will then use the accounts to scam victims’ contacts!
They trick victims into sharing their WhatsApp OTPs by posing as their friends, and claiming that their OTPs were wrongly sent to the victims.
⚠️ Secure your WhatsApp Account now! ⚠️
- Activate two-step verification for your WhatsApp account.
- Never share any OTPs sent to your phone with anyone.
- Remove unknown devices linked to your WhatsApp account by going to ‘Settings’ > ‘Linked Devices’.
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Monthly Scam Bulletin #5 (15 May 2026)
“Hello, remember me?” If you have heard this from a call, be wary and exercise caution!🚨
Scammers are posing as friends to trick you into transferring money urgently.
In some instances, after money transfer has been made, some victims have even received a follow up call from a scammer posing as a police officer, alleging that the earlier transfer was linked to criminal activities.
Victims would be asked to transfer more money to a “safety account” to support investigations.
How you can protect yourself:
‼️Always verify who you are speaking to and never transfer money to unknown persons.
⚠️Government officials, including the Police, will never ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over a phone call.
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
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Monthly Scam Bulletin #5 (15 May 2026)
“Hello, remember me?” If you have heard this from a call, be wary and exercise caution!🚨
Scammers are posing as friends to trick you into transferring money urgently.
In some instances, after money transfer has been made, some victims have even received a follow up call from a scammer posing as a police officer, alleging that the earlier transfer was linked to criminal activities.
Victims would be asked to transfer more money to a “safety account” to support investigations.
How you can protect yourself:
‼️Always verify who you are speaking to and never transfer money to unknown persons.
⚠️Government officials, including the Police, will never ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over a phone call.
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
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🚨 Selling your bank account(s), SingPass or SIM card(s) for quick cash?
🚫Don't do it! ❌
You are a scam mule if you provide your bank accounts, SingPass or SIM card(s) for scams.
Scammers exploit local accounts and phone lines to enhance the credibility of their scams, increasing the chances of success in deceiving their victims.
Don't trade your future by being a scam mule. You will get caught and face severe consequences including:
⚠️ Fines up to S$500,000
⚠️ Imprisonment up to 10 years
‼️ Caning up to 12 strokes
To find out more info, visit go.gov.sg/scammule
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Missed out on Laufey’s Concert Tickets?
With Laufey’s Singapore concert sold out, we know how tempting it can be to look for tickets elsewhere - but be careful! ⚠️
✅Only purchase tickets through the official ticketing agent.
✅Resold tickets will not be honoured and you could be turned away at the venue on the day of the concert.
📞 Don’t let scammers ruin your night. If you are unsure if something is a scam, CHECK by calling the ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
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The upcoming Large Family LifeSG Credits will be automatically disbursed to eligible citizens.
⚠️Watch out for scams that ask you for personal details to receive payouts⚠️
On 28 April 2026, eligible families with three or more children will receive $1,000 in Large Family LifeSG Credits (LFLC) 👶
You will receive an SMS from 'gov.sg' when credits are disbursed.
Do note that there is no application needed. The sum will be *automatically credited* into the LifeSG digital wallet of the child's Child Development Account (CDA) trustee.
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
Read more on LFLC here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW3daPOjfhK/
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⚠️ WhatsApp OTP (One-Time Password) scams are on the rise
For such scams, scammers would attempt to log into victims’ WhatsApp accounts by entering their mobile numbers on WhatsApp and request for a WhatsApp verification OTP. This would trigger an SMS containing the OTP to be sent to victims.
Scammers would pretend to be victims’ friends and ask victims for the OTP, claiming that the OTP was sent to them by mistake.
Upon receiving the OTPs, scammers would take over victims’ WhatsApp accounts and impersonate victims to scam others in victims’ contact lists.
*What can you do?*
✅ Never share your OTPs with anyone
✅ Remove unknown devices linked to your WhatsApp accounts by going to Settings > Linked Devices
✅ Enable the Two-Step Verification Feature on your WhatsApp account
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799
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Monthly Scams Bulletin #4 (17 April 2026)
❗Beware: Fake school fees payment request are on the rise
Scammers are impersonating educational institutions and sending emails requesting urgent payment of outstanding school or tuition fees.
Victims are pressured to act quickly, with threats of disciplinary action if payment is not made promptly.
What you can do:
⚠️ Never use clickable links or QR codes provided by unknown persons to make payments/transfers
✅ Always verify payment instructions with the institution before proceeding with payment
Unsure if it's a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️
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‼️Would you like to have enhanced protection against scams?
The ScamShield app has more than 1.5 million downloads. With the app installed on your mobile phone:
- You will be able to block scam calls and filter scam SMSes. As a result, you will receive significantly fewer scam calls and SMSes.
- You can also use the app to check suspicious numbers, messages and websites.
➕🛡️Download the ScamShield App at go.gov.sg/scamshield-app
🤔💭Want more anti-scam protection? Learn more at go.gov.sg/scamshield-web
🗣️Know someone who can benefit from this anti-scam tip? Share it with them!
Together, we can ACT against scams!
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How will you react when you receive a scam call?
Put yourself to the test by signing up for the National Simulated Scams Exercise!
Organised by CSA, participants will receive robocalls simulating scammers’ tactics used in Government Official Impersonation Scams, at any point between 1 March and 31 August 2026.
Sign up at go.gov.sg/nsse.
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🍫12 Tonnes of chocolate was reported to be stolen last week, don’t let your personal details be next! 💸
Scammers have been impersonating DBS and POSB banks and sent victims emails claiming that their digital tokens have expired.
Victims are tricked into clicking embedded links to ‘re-activate’ their tokens. The links lead to fake websites that steal victims’ personal and banking details. 🎣
Remember:
✅ Banks will never send you texts or emails with clickable links.
✅ Never disclose your personal information, internet banking and social media account log-in details, and one-time passwords (OTPs) to anyone
✅ Always check the sender’s addresses for discrepancies, and call the bank’s fraud hotline immediately if you suspect your banking or card details to be compromised
📞 Unsure if something is a scam? Call and check with the ScamShield Helpline at 1799
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💜 BTS Fans: Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your BTS Comeback Hype! 🎤
Did you know that in 2025, $615,000 was lost to concert ticket scams in Singapore?! 💸
Although details of the ticket sales have not yet been announced for the BTS concert in Singapore, here's how you can do your part in the meantime to ACT against scams:
✅ Buy K-POP merchandise only through official retailers.
✅ Only buy your tickets from the official ticket agent. Do not buy resold tickets as they may not be honoured at the event venue and ticket holders may be turned away.
✅ Be wary of red flags such as request for advance payments and large discounts offered for faster transactions when shopping for merchandise online.
For more information, check out the collaboration with The Bora Dot (BTS Fan Club in Singapore) here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVipxH9E0ye
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Rise in e-commerce scams involving pre-order items
Scammers trick victims to make deposits or advanced payments for “pre-order items” such as Pokémon trading cards or K-pop items. Victims only realise they have been scammed when they failed to receive the items or when sellers become uncontactable.
Remember, only pay using secure payment options offered by the e-commerce platform, or cash on delivery so that you can inspect the products before making payment.
☎️ If in doubt, call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
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Straits Times 'ACT Against Scams' column series: Article 9
Did you know⁉️Investment scams recorded the highest amount of losses at about $336.2 million in 2025.
Be aware of the common red flags of an investment scam.
🚩 High returns at low or no risk
🚩 Pressure tactics like limited time offers, gifts or rebates to rush people to make decisions
🚩 Fake track records like professional experience, accolades, testimonials of “customers’ satisfaction”
🗞️ Read the article to learn more!
English - https://go.gov.sg/straitstimesinvestmentscamarticle9
华语 - https://go.gov.sg/zaobaoinvestmentscamarticle9
Malay - https://go.gov.sg/beritaharianinvestmentscamarticle9
தமிழ் - https://go.gov.sg/tamilmurasuinvestmentscamarticle9
Check before investing
✅ Confirm the entity / individual is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS):
- Financial Institutions Directory (eservices.mas.gov.sg/fid)
- Financial Institution Representatives Register (eservices.mas.gov.sg/rr)
✅ Check the company’s background including the entity’s background and track records.
✅ Know what you are investing in. Ask as many questions as needed to fully understand the investment opportunity, the costs and how returns will be generated.
✅ Never invest with companies that are not regulated by MAS.
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✨️ Preparing for Hari Raya? Stay safe from scams! Look out for these common scam types:
📦 Parcel Delivery Phishing – If you receive messages about failed parcel deliveries, check with the official store to verify the message and do not click on suspicious URLs.
💳 E-commerce Scams – Only shop on well-established platforms that have secure payment options.
🕵♂️ Impersonation Scams – Scammers impersonate government agencies like LTA to inform victims of outstanding fines/toll charges. Keep in mind that messages from government agencies will only be sent via SMS with the sender ID "gov.sg". Check directly with the agency or LTA's One Motoring app/website.
🚗 Car Rental Scams – Rent only from reputable car-rental companies. Never make payment without meeting the salesperson and conducting a physical inspection of the car.
❌️Never share your personal (e.g. NRIC) and banking details (e.g. passwords, OTPs) with others.
☎️ Unsure if something is a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 to check.
