2 Sept 2026, 06:03 UTCβ1,320 views10 reactionsread 3 September 2026 Photo
By the time a scam alert reaches you, thousands of people have usually already fallen for it. New scams spread in hours, and official warnings can take days to catch up. That's the gap the team behind Scam Vaccine set out to close at this year's Hack for Public Good. They send you a safe, realistic version of a scam first, so when the real one shows up, you already know what to do.
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31 Aug 2026, 10:10 UTCβ2,040 views18 reactionsread 3 September 2026 Photo
Scammers are taking over Telegram accounts via fake government voucher schemes
β οΈ Fraudulent messages impersonating CDC, GST, and Transport vouchers are circulating on Telegram, tricking victims into giving up personal details and Telegram OTPs to seize control of their accounts. At least 52 cases reported since January 2026.
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π¨Never click unsolicited links claiming to offer government vouchers or beneβ¦
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28 Aug 2026, 11:28 UTCβ2,500 views14 reactionsread 3 September 2026 Video
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26 Aug 2026, 01:31 UTCβ2,850 views12 reactionsread 3 September 2026 π© Can you spot the red flags?
πYou get a call from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) saying that suspicious transactions are found on your bank accounts.
π The "MAS officer" transfers your call to the "Police" and they now claim that you are involved in money laundering.
π A "Police Officer" tells you to meet with them and hand over valuables.
Remember! Government Officials, including Police officers, wiβ¦
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21 Aug 2026, 01:09 UTCβ4,000 views13 reactionsread 3 September 2026 Photo
β οΈ Beware of Fake Job Offer Scams Targeting Crypto & Tech Professionals
π² In this variant, scammers posed as recruiters on LinkedIn to target tech and cryptocurrency professionals. Victims are lured into fake interviews and directed to spoofed websites to complete coding assessments, where malware is unknowingly downloaded. This allowed scammers to steal credentials and siphon cryptocurrency, which resulted in losseβ¦
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17 Aug 2026, 07:01 UTCβ4,140 views14 reactionsread 3 September 2026 π¨ Think before you invest π¨
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If an investment opportunity comes from someone you've never met in person, an unregulated company on social media or through an unknown chat group β it is likely a scam.
Always check that the company is regulated by MAS before investing. Visit these MAS websites for a list of licensed financial entities, and MoneySense for resourceβ¦
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14 Aug 2026, 01:13 UTCβ3,670 views12 reactionsread 3 September 2026 File
Monthly Scams Bulletin #8 (14 August 2026)
π¨Think it is your lucky day? Think again!
Scammers have been deceiving victims into paying βfeesβ to claim their winnings from participating in quizzes, live-stream scratch card or lottery promotions.
Remember:
β οΈ If you are ever asked to pay a βfeeβ to claim your winnings, it is most likely a scam!
Unsure if itβs a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline aβ¦
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11 Aug 2026, 09:49 UTCβ4,010 views7 reactionsread 3 September 2026 Photo
Looking for BigBang World Tour tickets? Watch out for scammers! π« π¦
Ticket sales kicked off today (11 Aug), with virtual queue numbers surging past 300,000.
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Only buy from authorised platforms like Ticketmaster.
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Those with resold tickets will not be allowed into the venue and will be turned away from the concert with no refund.
Unsure if it's a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799
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7 Aug 2026, 01:10 UTCβ4,950 views11 reactionsread 3 September 2026 Photo
Watch out for GST Voucher (GSTV) scams
Scammers have been exploiting GSTV payouts as bait to trick victims.
In this variant, scammers impersonate government officials and send phishing messages containing malicious links, claiming that victims are eligible for GSTV payouts.
Victims are prompted to enter their personal details. Scammers then use the compromised information to take over their Telegram accounts, whiβ¦
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31 Jul 2026, 01:00 UTCβ4,300 views19 reactionsread 3 September 2026 Received an unexpected call asking you to make urgent money transfers? π€
π¨ Government officials, including Police officers, will never ask you to transfer money, hand over valuables, or disclose bank log in details over phone calls β and certainly not SM Lee!
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It is ok to hang up if you are unsure. Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799. βοΈ
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30 Jul 2026, 11:28 UTCβ4,100 views14 reactionsread 3 September 2026 [Clarification of Text Message]
βοΈThe Police are aware of a message circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp claiming that individuals are posing as officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs to conduct door-to-door identity verification and rob houses.
The message is false.
It is a hoax that has periodically been circulated online for several years.
Please do not be alarmed or forward the message to others.
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24 Jul 2026, 01:09 UTCβ5,040 views20 reactionsread 3 September 2026 Photo
Monthly Scams Bulletin #7 (24 July 2026)
π¨οΈβMicrosoftβ Pop-Up Alert? Do not panic!
Scammers used fake Microsoft pop-up alerts to trick victims into calling a "technical support" number.
After calling the number, victims were transferred to a fake "police officer" who allege them of being involved in criminal activities and request for access to their device(s).
Having gained access, scammers would make unauthorisβ¦
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