Spot and stop common types of scams in Singapore
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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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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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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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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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DBS Bank Ltd Co. Reg. No.: 196800306E July 2021 |
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