ScamShield Alert 📢
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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
Показати більше📈 Аналітичний огляд Telegram-каналу ScamShield Alert 📢
Канал ScamShield Alert 📢 (@scamshieldalert) у мовному сегменті Англійська є активним учасником. На даний момент спільнота об'єднує 11 491 підписників, посідаючи 16 852 місце в категорії Новини і ЗМІ та 284 місце у регіоні Сінгапур.
📊 Показники аудиторії та динаміка
З моменту свого створення невідомо, проект продемонстрував стрімке зростання, зібравши аудиторію у 11 491 підписників.
За останніми даними від 08 липня, 2026, канал демонструє стабільну активність. Хоча за останні 30 днів спостерігається зміна кількості учасників на -56, а за останні 24 години на -1, загальне охоплення залишається високим.
- Статус верифікації: Не верифікований
- Рівень залученості (ER): Середній показник залученості аудиторії становить 33.86%. Протягом перших 24 годин після публікації контент зазвичай збирає 13.09% реакцій від загальної кількості підписників.
- Охоплення публікацій: В середньому кожен допис отримує 3 891 переглядів. Протягом першої доби публікація в середньому набирає 1 504 переглядів.
- Реакції та взаємодія: Аудиторія активно підтримує контент: середня кількість реакцій на один пост – 13.
- Тематичні інтереси: Контент зосереджений навколо ключових тем, таких як scammer, helpline, officer, sender, gov.sg.
📝 Опис та контентна політика
Автор описує ресурс як майданчик для висловлення суб'єктивної думки:
“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”
Завдяки високій частоті оновлень (останні дані отримано 09 липня, 2026), канал підтримує актуальність та високий рівень охоплення публікацій. Аналітика показує, що аудиторія активно взаємодіє з контентом, що робить його важливою точкою впливу в категорії Новини і ЗМІ.
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🚨 Spot the Red Flags of a Government Official Impersonation Scam 🚨
Have you received a call from someone claiming to be from the SPF or MAS?
🚩 They accuse you of crimes like money laundering or other suspicious activities.
🚩 They transfer your call to someone claiming to be from the Police.
🚩 They tell you to transfer your money to a "safety" account for investigations.
⚠️ These are signs of a Government Official Impersonation Scam.
❌ Government officials will never ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over the phone.
📞 Unsure if it's a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaKml9PitTa/
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⚠️ Received a call from someone claiming to be a Government official and asking you to transfer money? ⚠️
Scammers often impersonate Government officials, including Police officers to pressure you into transferring money urgently. 😠
Remember, Government officials, including Police officers, will NEVER ask you to transfer money or hand over valuables over the phone.
If you are unsure if something is a scam, call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
Share this with your family and friends to keep them safe!
Watch the full campaign video here: https://youtu.be/DtfmVQSBqsE?is=8mn5PTCEImqPNwbv
Visit: http://go.gov.sg/GOIS for more info
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⚠️ CDC VOUCHER SCAM ALERT
Singaporean households will receive $500 in CDC vouchers from 11 June 2026.
Be wary that scammers are spreading fake CDC voucher ads, messages and emails with phishing links or QR codes that steal your personal and banking information.
❌ You will never need to share your SingPass or bank login details to claim your vouchers.
✅ Claim your CDC vouchers safely at go.gov.sg/cdcv
✅ No smartphone or SingPass? Visit your nearest Community Club for assistance.
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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
