A growing catalogue of today's most active scams in Singapore and globally — with the patterns, red flags and one clear action for each.
A text claiming SingPost, DHL or a courier could not deliver a parcel. The link leads to a near-perfect fake login or payment page.
Never tap the link. Open the courier's official app or website and search the tracking number yourself.
An employee receives a Telegram or WhatsApp voice note that sounds exactly like their boss, asking for an urgent transfer or gift cards.
Hang up and call the person back on a known number. Agree on a family or company codeword today.
A long, friendly chat on Telegram or a dating app leads to a 'private' trading app showing fake profits — withdrawals are blocked behind 'taxes'.
Any investment platform that requires you to pay tax before withdrawing is a scam. Stop. Document. Report.
After weeks of affectionate messages, the 'partner' has a sudden medical emergency, customs hold or stranded business deal.
Reverse-image search their photos. Never send money to anyone you have not met on video.
A real supplier's email is compromised. Just before payment, an updated invoice arrives with a new bank account 'for audit reasons'.
Always confirm bank changes by calling the supplier on a number you already have — never the one in the email.
A pop-up or call claims your computer is infected. The 'agent' asks you to install AnyDesk or TeamViewer so they can 'help'.
Microsoft and Apple will never call you. Close the page, restart the device, and run a real antivirus scan.