ScamShield Website

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Learn to spot red flags and protect yourself and your loved ones.</p><a href="/i-want-protection-from-scams/learn-to-recognise-scams/government-officials-impersonation-scams/" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Learn more about scams here</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> <div class="col is-half"><img src="/images/Scam Counters/2025 Scam Counter/Feb2025_Scam_counter.png" alt="scam counter" /></div> </div><div class="row is-hidden-mobile is-hidden-desktop"> <div class="col is-half"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">February 2025</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Monthly Scam Counter</h1><p class="body-1">Stay informed with monthly updates on the latest scam statistics in Singapore. Learn to spot red flags and protect yourself and your loved ones.</p><a href="/i-want-protection-from-scams/learn-to-recognise-scams/government-officials-impersonation-scams/" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Learn more about scams here</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> <div class="col is-half is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl"><img src="/images/Scam Counters/2025 Scam Counter/Feb2025_Scam_counter.png" alt="scam counter" /></div> </div><div class="row is-hidden-mobile is-hidden-tablet-only"> <div class="col is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl padding--left--xl padding--right--xl"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">February 2025</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Monthly Scam Counter</h1><p class="body-1">Stay informed with monthly updates on the latest scam statistics in Singapore. Learn to spot red flags and protect yourself and your loved ones.</p><a href="/i-want-protection-from-scams/learn-to-recognise-scams/government-officials-impersonation-scams/" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Learn more about scams here</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> <div class="col is-half is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl"><img src="/images/Scam Counters/2025 Scam Counter/Feb2025_Scam_counter.png" alt="scam counter" /></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="bp-section bg-newssection"> <div class="bp-container"><div class="row is-hidden-desktop is-hidden-tablet-only"> <div class="col is-half padding--bottom"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">Unpacked: Experience a scam</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Think you'd never fall for a scam?</h1><p>Step into a realistic scam experience and see firsthand how easy it is to be deceived.</p><a href="https://unpacked.hack2025.gov.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Experience Now</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> <div class="col is-half"><img src="/images/opengraph_image__4_.png" alt="Unpacked hero image" /></div> </div><div class="row is-hidden-mobile is-hidden-desktop"> <div class="col is-half is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl"><img src="/images/opengraph_image__4_.png" alt="Unpacked hero image" /></div> <div class="col is-half"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">Unpacked: Experience a scam</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Think you'd never fall for a scam?</h1><p class="body-1">Step into a realistic scam experience and see firsthand how easy it is to be deceived.</p><a href="https://unpacked.hack2025.gov.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Experience Now</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> </div><div class="row is-hidden-mobile is-hidden-tablet-only"> <div class="col is-half is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl"><img src="/images/opengraph_image__4_.png" alt="Unpacked hero image" /></div> <div class="col is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl padding--left--xl padding--right--xl"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">Unpacked: Experience a scam</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Think you'd never fall for a scam?</h1><p class="body-1">Step into a realistic scam experience and see firsthand how easy it is to be deceived.</p><a href="https://unpacked.hack2025.gov.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Experience Now</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> </div> </div> </section><section class="bp-section "> <div class="bp-container"><div class="row is-hidden-desktop is-hidden-tablet-only"> <div class="col is-half padding--bottom"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">Think you are safe from scams?</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Impersonation Scam That Almost Cost My Mum Her Life Savings</h1><p class="body-1">As scams become slick enough to fool even younger Singaporeans and the vulnerable, it is crucial to offer support, education, and understanding — not blame.⁠</p><a href="https://www.ricemedia.co/mum-life-savings-impersonation-scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Read more</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> <div class="col is-half"><img src="/images/Homepage/RICE_media.png" alt="Image alt text" /></div> </div><div class="row is-hidden-mobile is-hidden-desktop"> <div class="col is-half"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">Think you are safe from scams?</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Impersonation Scam That Almost Cost My Mum Her Life Savings</h1><p class="body-1">As scams become slick enough to fool even younger Singaporeans and the vulnerable, it is crucial to offer support, education, and understanding — not blame.⁠</p><a href="https://www.ricemedia.co/mum-life-savings-impersonation-scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Read more</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> <div class="col is-half is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl"><img src="/images/Homepage/RICE_media.png" alt="Image alt text" /></div> </div><div class="row is-hidden-mobile is-hidden-tablet-only"> <div class="col is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl padding--left--xl padding--right--xl"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">Think you are safe from scams?</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Impersonation Scam That Almost Cost My Mum Her Life Savings</h1><p class="body-1">As scams become slick enough to fool even younger Singaporeans and the vulnerable, it is crucial to offer support, education, and understanding — not blame.⁠</p><a href="https://www.ricemedia.co/mum-life-savings-impersonation-scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Read more</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> <div class="col is-half is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl"><img src="/images/Homepage/RICE_media.png" alt="Image alt text" /></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="px-8 px-sm-16 px-md-24 py-24 bg-newssection"> <div class="infocols-container"> <div class="infocols-section is-flex"> <div class="infocols-header is-flex"><p class="subtitle-2"> get scam protection </p><h1 class="h1 has-text-secondary has-text-centered"> Stay safe with the enhanced ScamShield app </h1> </div> <div class="infocols-infobox-section-grid is-flex"> <div class="infocols-infobox-section has-text-left is-flex space-between"> <div class="infocols-infobox-body is-flex p-6"> <h3 class="h3"> Check for scams </h3><p class="body-1 infocols-infobox-description"> Know if a suspicious message, link, or number is likely a scam </p></div>  <div class="infocols-infobox-body is-flex p-6"> <h3 class="h3"> Report potential scams </h3><p class="body-1 infocols-infobox-description"> Submit reports with screenshots, so we can monitor them better </p></div>  <div class="infocols-infobox-body is-flex p-6"> <h3 class="h3"> Block and filter scams </h3><p class="body-1 infocols-infobox-description"> Set up your phone to block calls and SMSes from scammers </p></div> </div> </div><a href="https://onelink.to/scamshield" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" class="bp-sec-button infocols-footer is-flex"> <span class="infocols-linktext mr-3">Download now</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 infocols-link-icon" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> </div> </section><section class="bp-section "> <div class="bp-container"><div class="row is-hidden-desktop is-hidden-tablet-only"> <div class="col is-half padding--bottom"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">Unsure if it's a scam?</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Call and check with the ScamShield Helpline: 1799</h1><p>Available 24/7, Monday to Sunday</p></div> <div class="col is-half"><img src="/images/1799_hotline.png" alt="1799 Hotline" /></div> </div><div class="row is-hidden-mobile is-hidden-desktop"> <div class="col is-half is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl"><img src="/images/1799_hotline.png" alt="1799 Hotline" /></div> <div class="col is-half"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">Unsure if it's a scam?</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Call and check with the ScamShield Helpline: 1799</h1><p class="body-1">Available 24/7, Monday to Sunday</p></div> </div><div class="row is-hidden-mobile is-hidden-tablet-only"> <div class="col is-half is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl"><img src="/images/1799_hotline.png" alt="1799 Hotline" /></div> <div class="col is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl padding--left--xl padding--right--xl"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">Unsure if it's a scam?</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Call and check with the ScamShield Helpline: 1799</h1><p class="body-1">Available 24/7, Monday to Sunday</p></div> </div> </div> </section><section class="bp-section bg-newssection"> <div class="bp-container"><div class="row is-hidden-desktop is-hidden-tablet-only"> <div class="col is-half padding--bottom"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">did you know?</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Government Officials will never ask you to transfer money</h1><p class="body-1">S$151.3 million lost to Government Official Impersonation Scams in 2024. Protect yourself: Learn the dos & don'ts of government officials now!</p><a href="/i-want-protection-from-scams/learn-to-recognise-scams/government-officials-impersonation-scams/" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Learn more</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> <div class="col is-half"><img src="/images/1_in_5.png" alt="Image alt text" /></div> </div><div class="row is-hidden-mobile is-hidden-desktop"> <div class="col is-half"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">did you know?</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Government Officials will never ask you to transfer money</h1><p class="body-1">S$151.3 million lost to Government Official Impersonation Scams in 2024. Protect yourself: Learn the dos & don'ts of government officials now!</p><a href="/i-want-protection-from-scams/learn-to-recognise-scams/government-officials-impersonation-scams/" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Learn more</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> <div class="col is-half is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl"><img src="/images/1_in_5.png" alt="Image alt text" /></div> </div><div class="row is-hidden-mobile is-hidden-tablet-only"> <div class="col is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl padding--left--xl padding--right--xl"><p class="padding--bottom subtitle-2">did you know?</p><h1 class="has-text-secondary padding--bottom h1">Government Officials will never ask you to transfer money</h1><p class="body-1">S$151.3 million lost to Government Official Impersonation Scams in 2024. Protect yourself: Learn the dos & don'ts of government officials now!</p><a href="/i-want-protection-from-scams/learn-to-recognise-scams/government-officials-impersonation-scams/" class="py-4 link-button remove-after is-flex flex-start is-vh-centered"> <span class="link-button-text">Learn more</span> <i class="sgds-icon sgds-icon-arrow-right is-size-4 ml-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a></div> <div class="col is-half is-half padding--top--xl padding--bottom--xl"><img src="/images/1_in_5.png" alt="Image alt text" /></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="px-8 px-sm-16 px-md-24 py-24 "> <div class="textcards-section is-flex"> <p class="subtitle-2 pb-4"> stay informed </p> <h1 class="h1 has-text-secondary has-text-centered pb-4"> Scam Threats </h1> <p class="body-1 has-text-centered pb-12"> Singapore lost at least S$1.1 billion to scams in 2024 across 51,501 cases </p> <div class="textcards-card-section has-text-left is-flex"><a class="textcards-card-body is-flex p-6 remove-after" href="/i-want-protection-from-scams/learn-to-recognise-scams/government-officials-impersonation-scams/"> <h3 class="h3"> Government Officials Impersonation Scams </h3> <p class="body-1 textcards-card-description"> ~S$100,622 lost per case </p> <p class="link">Learn more</p> </a><a class="textcards-card-body is-flex p-6 remove-after" href="/i-want-protection-from-scams/learn-to-recognise-scams/investment-scams/"> <h3 class="h3"> Investment Scams </h3> <p class="body-1 textcards-card-description"> ~S$47,077 lost per case </p> <p class="link">Learn more</p> </a><a class="textcards-card-body is-flex p-6 remove-after" href="/i-want-protection-from-scams/learn-to-recognise-scams/job-scams/"> <h3 class="h3"> Job Scams </h3> <p class="body-1 textcards-card-description"> ~S$17,281 lost per case </p> <p class="link">Learn more</p> </a><a class="textcards-card-body is-flex p-6 remove-after" href="/i-want-protection-from-scams/learn-to-recognise-scams/phishing-scams/"> <h3 class="h3"> Phishing 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