Punggol Neighbourhood Police Centre

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

17/08/2026

🚨Think before you invest🚨

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!



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17/08/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the students and staff of Yusof Ishak Secondary School for taking time to visit our NPC and personally presenting us with a thoughtful gift of appreciation. Your kind gesture mean a great deal to our officers and reminds us of the strong partnership we share in keeping our community safe.

We look forward to continuing this meaningful collaboration for many years to come!

16/08/2026

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 ☎️

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

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

12/08/2026

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

09/08/2026

Each time, we put on our uniforms knowing that every response, and every sacrifice is for one purpose, to keep our community safe.

It is our privilege to serve, and we remain committed to the peace and safety of Singapore.

Happy National Day 🇸🇬

05/08/2026

Heads up, drivers!

Changes to the Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS) take effect from 1 Jan 2027.

Know the new rules, stay safe on the roads.

𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗗𝗜𝗣𝗦)

To enhance road safety, the Singapore Police Force will be tightening the Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS) to better deter traffic violations and keep errant motorists off our roads for longer periods, effective 1 January 2027.

Key changes include:
• Lower thresholds for licence suspension and revocation
• Longer suspension periods for each suspension
• Changes to educational interventions for errant motorists

These changes reinforce the importance of responsible driving and encourage all motorists to play their part in making our roads safer for everyone.

For more details: https://go.gov.sg/tp-dips

03/08/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧 #𝟕 (𝟐𝟒 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

🚨️ “𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭” 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 unauthorised transactions from victims' bank accounts.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟:

❌ Never call numbers shown in a pop-up alert.

✅ Always verify alerts through your software provider’s official channels.

⚠️ Remember: Microsoft does NOT include phone numbers in its error messages.

𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦? 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟒/𝟕 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟕𝟗𝟗 ☎️