Woodlands West NPC

21/08/2026

⚠️ Beware of Fake Job Offer Scams Targeting Crypto & Tech Professionals

😲 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 losses amounting to USD11.8 million(approximately S$15 million).

Protect yourself:
• Verify recruiters and companies through official channels
• Never download files or execute code from unverified sources
• Watch out for interviewers who refuse to turn on their video

☎️ If in doubt, call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799 or visit www.scamshield.gov.sg.

For more information, read the Joint News Release here: https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Hub/News/2026/08/20260814_spf_csa_joint_advisory_on_cryptocurrency_scams_involving_fake_job_offers

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

🚨 BUSTED 🚨
Even police officers receive scam and phishing messages...

🛑 ACT 🛑

✅ ADD - ScamShield App and security features (e.g. enable two-factor authentication, multi-factor authentication for banks and set up transaction limits for internet banking, including PayNow).

✅ CHECK - For scam signs with official sources. You can check the legitimacy of suspicious messages, phone numbers and website links via ScamShield website at www.scamshield.gov.sg

✅ TELL - Authorities, family and friends about scams. Report any fraudulent transactions to your bank immediately.

17/08/2026

🚨 Think before you invest 🚨

Watch Here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcIAIV3oFbt

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 – 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 resources to help you invest safely.
• Financial Institutions Directory: https://eservices.mas.gov.sg/fid
• Financial Institution Representatives Register: https://eservices.mas.gov.sg/rr
• Investor Alert List: https://www.mas.gov.sg/investor-alert-list

📞 Unsure if something is a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799!

14/08/2026

Monthly Scams Bulletin #8 (14 August 2026)

🚨Think it is your lucky day? Think again!
Scammers have been deceiving victims into paying “fees” to claim their winnings from participating in quizzes, live-stream scratch card or lottery promotions.

Remember:
⚠️ If you are ever asked to pay a “fee” to claim your winnings, it is most likely a scam!
Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 ☎️

14/08/2026

Emergencies don’t wait - be ready before they happen. Sit down for another episode of Coffee with a Cop as SGT3 Shafiq covers the essentials to stay calm, alert, and ready all times. Find out more at go.gov.sg/SaferSG.

13/08/2026

Looking for BigBang World Tour tickets? Watch out for scammers!🎫 😦

Ticket sales kicked off today (11 Aug), with virtual queue numbers surging past 300,000.

Remember:

✅ 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.

Unsure if it's a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799

13/08/2026

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, which are subsequently used to send phishing links to their contacts or add them to fake investment scheme groups.

⚠️Remember

Eligible citizens who have previously signed up for the GSTV scheme will automatically receive the payments.

Protect yourself:

✅ All government SMSes are sent from the gov.sg sender ID.

❌ Do not reply, click any links, or provide personal details to unverified sender.

🔗Visit official website at govbenefits.gov.sg for details on GSTV payout.

☎️Unsure if it's a scam? Call the 1799 ScamShield Helpline

12/08/2026

⚠️ Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant against fake websites impersonating MHA and Home Team agencies.

Always verify the website address and access Government services through official channels. If you encounter a suspicious website impersonating SPF or other Home Team agencies, report it to the Police via the ScamShield Helpline at 1799 or through i-Witness at https://www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.