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3 MOST COMMON TYPES OF SCAM IN SINGAPORE |
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SCENARIO 1: CHINESE AUTHORITY PHONE SCAM |
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? |
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![CHINESE AUTHORITY SCAM ICON](https://www.dbs.com.sg/personal/edm/202107/21_bsharp/img/Icon-1.png) |
You are under investigation by Chinese officials for a seized parcel containing contraband COVID-19 medicine.
You are to provide your NRIC and banking details in order to free yourself from any criminal offence. |
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Stay calm, hang up immediately and verify the information with the embassy or High Commission |
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Overseas law enforcement agencies have NO jurisdiction to conduct operations in Singapore |
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SCENARIO 2: TECH SUPPORT SCAM |
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? |
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![TECH SUPPORT SCAM ICON](https://www.dbs.com.sg/personal/edm/202107/21_bsharp/img/Icon-2.png) |
Your network has been compromised.
Please download the remote access software for us to rectify the problem. |
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Ignore caller’s instructions and call your network provider to clarify immediately |
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NO government agencies or legitimate companies will call and ask for access to your computer |
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SCENARIO 3: IMPERSONATION PHONE SCAM |
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? |
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![IMPERSONATION PHONE SCAM ICON](https://www.dbs.com.sg/personal/edm/202107/21_bsharp/img/Icon-3.png) |
Your DBS bank account has been locked due to suspicious activity.
Press 1 to unlock. Please provide your username and password + the OTP number sent to your phone. |
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Hang up immediately and call DBS/POSB
Hotline to clarify |
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DBS/POSB employees will NEVER ask for PIN/OTP/Digital Token approval |
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Do not reveal the following information to anyone:
User ID, PIN, OTP, Digital Token Approval, Bank Account or Card Details |
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Be cautious of calls with +65 prefix – it’s likely a scammer calling from overseas |
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Keep your contact information up to date to continue receiving SMS alerts and email notifications for online banking transactions |
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