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Ah Long ‘Deposit’ Loan Scam: Victim Wants To Share And Create Awareness

pls share and create awareness of this .

recently theres one idiot that out of nowhere transfer $600 into my acc. and then i recieve a msg that say ‘thank you for supporting us’ with the payment screenshot below

i reply back, who are u i dunno u. why u transfer money to me. he then became aggressive say i loan from them. i say sorry i dunno u and i dun need ur $600, u give me ur acc no i transfer bk u ur money. he say he cannot take back the money anymore and demand that i must pay $800 back in 5 days

Part 1: Photo of the transaction

Part 2: drama start..

Editors’ Note:

Just in case you ever get scammed using this method, don’t panic and just report to the police. Get the necessary evidence and what ever you do don’t transfer the money back to the ah long. Be safe and share this awareness!

Source: Kym Tan Meiting

December 18, 2017
Chinese Scammers Spotted In Singapore Begging For Money

Dear Friends, please be careful of this Chinese couple from China ! They are scammers! Didn’t manage to get a photo of their faces as I decided to take a photo as I overheard the guy trying to ask for money.. exactly the same style like how he asked from me and my bf! The lady noted my hesitation, probably recognises me too and quickly alerted the guy and they made some excuses and walked very quickly away from the Japanese Business man (who had difficulty understanding what he saying!). I almost wanted to pi-chia their lobang by asking them to return the money they “borrowed” from us! Wanted to call the police too but I had no evidence. If anyone knows how to get the police to catch them, that would be great!

How they work:
The guy will say they lost their wallets and are rushing to meet a business partner in Malaysia-JB and hence would like to borrow some money to take transport into Malaysia. He will give u his namecard so that you will believe he is genuine. The lady acts as his secretary and will be on the lookout. They will use all ways to talk u into giving more money if you being kind, give them money to get to JB. They are pretty well-dressed FYI.

First sighted them at Marina Bay Link Mall (open space at near The Sail) and chanced upon them today (2017-09-13 around 7.10pm) at Tanjong Pagar Mrt. Timing seems similar cos it’s getting dark and you probably can’t see their face clearly from the location they approach you. Looks like they have been “cheating” people in Singapore in this manner… hope someone can enlightened me on how we can catch them so that no more kind souls will have their money cheated.

Source: S.

September 14, 2017
Viral On WhatsApp: It’s A Scam! Screengrab Of Email From ‘IRAS’ Requesting People To Click

An email on tax refunds purportedly sent by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is a scam, and may contain a computer virus, the tax authority said on Tuesday (Sep 12).

The email, sent to members of the public, asks recipients to download an attachment or click on a link to view their tax refunds, IRAS said in a Facebook post.

On its website, IRAS said there have been reported cases of scammers sending emails, letters, text messages or phone calls purportedly from the authority to members of the public. These scams asked people to transfer money for tax purposes to other bank accounts; pay money before an inheritance or estate of a deceased person is released; provide bank account numbers for tax refund claims, cash rewards or to pay outstanding taxes; and provide information such as personal particulars and passwords.

IRAS reminded the public that it does not send official emails from personal email accounts, and it will not ask for personal information through email.

Emails have also been sent by scammers mimicking IRAS’ email addresses ending with @iras.gov.sg, it added.

Anyone who has received a suspicious email, letter, SMS or phone call purportedly from IRAS should not respond, and immediately contact the authority, it said.

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com

September 12, 2017
Check Your Phone Bills – You Might Have Been Scammed

Please check your phone bills for this item “Buongiorno-Gamein”. You might have been scammed if you see that item.

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Hi all, please take note of this “Buongiorno-Gamein” in your phone bill, I believe this to be a scam after I googled this online. My mum’s phone bill reflected this (refer to picture) and upon checking the google account, my mum did not subscribed to any paid content or games.

Also check this news article from Straits Times: http://www.straitstimes.com/…/verify-that-subscription-is-r…

A few ways to prevent if you are not a victim of this, you may want to try this few things:
There are three methods to register:

1. Online @ www.dnc.gov.sg
DNC REGISTRY
WEBSITE
Note: Access to the device which you are registering the number of is required to complete the registration.

2. SMS
Send an SMS with the message “DNC” to 78771. You can only register the number that you SMS from and SMS charges will apply.

3. Phone
Call the toll-free number 1800 248 0771. You can only register the number that you call from. This number must not be subscribed to caller-ID blocking service.
Tip: If yours is not a fax number, please also add your number to the No Fax Message Register.

Your registration does not expire unless you terminate your telephone number or if you deregister your telephone number from the DNC Register(s). You may deregister at any time.

(Info taken from: https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/…/registering-with-the-do-not-call-…)

i) For Singtel Users: you can dial *25625 and receive and sms. Follow the instructions from there on.

ii) For M1 Users: Please go through your M1 App and click on subscribe to more services > Privacy & Security > Premium Rate Services Barring.

iii) For Starhub users: please visit : http://www.starhub.com/…/valu…/postpaid/prs-barring-faq.html

Source: HL Choo

August 16, 2017
AXS Scam: Man Hogs AXS Machine And Left His Unfinished Transactions Hoping The Next Person Accidently Pays His Bills

[Gentle Reminder and a rant]
So i was at an AXS machine this morning, about to pay my bills. I was right behind someone, all well dressed but kept having his transactions cancelled due to his card for whatever reason (no hate) He apologised and was very friendly and courteous and asked if he could try again, and i said “Sure!”

I was glued to my phone and heard him on the phone (in his language; which i understand but because this is not a racial rant, ill keep it to myself. And to anyone confused, many people assume I’m not local or asian. Even though, Born and raised! Holla!) He was arguing with someone over money and i guess maybe he didn’t have the funds he thought he might have had. And he said on the phone in the context of “it’s okay, there’s a lady behind me, it wont time out” that’s as much as i caught on. And he left.

He walked off and was standing in the distance and i proceeded with my own bills (i pressed home and i thought it was refreshed for a new user) but when i got to the “Make Payment” page, his transactions of about $300 was there. I only had 1 bill so, it was pretty obvious. I turned to look at him and he looked away. I cancelled his transaction and only paid mine.

When i was done, i turned to him and did that finger pointing orh-hor motion and he mouthed sorry sorry and bowed a little.

Piggy me went to get McDonald’s breakfast (hotcakes with sausage and extra sausage, if you needed to know) and when i walked past the AXS machine again, i saw him back on it with an old lady behind. He did the same thing! When he walked off and stood at the same spot, i was being kaypo luh okay? I went up to the old lady and said sorry, i wanna check something. Weasel did the same thing!! I helped her cancel his transactions and told her next time must check. I turned around and he was gone. But i went by the counter to let them know what was up but didn’t see anyone attend to the machine for the next 5 mins.

So please be careful, maybe he was hoping someone could mistakenly pay his bills. Bitch, i ain’t made of money! Especially, young or old, if you are in a rush or aren’t too familiar with using the machines. I don’t use it often so i had no idea! My instincts was to physically help so i apologise that my Stomp adrenaline didn’t kick in and i didn’t get a picture.

So this is my gentle reminder to remind your loved ones! 😘

[UPDATE]
Thanks for sharing guys! I’ve been notified that this has happened all across the city so be attentive at the payment page! Unfortunately, where i was at had no CCTV. But maybe it was planned out that way by this particular person? I’m not sure. Also like many of you, I’m a little old school. No ibanking and i like my receipts so i don’t use the apps or whatever else. So if you are like me, HEY! But also, always helps to be attentive. Can never be too careful!

Source: Kimberly Meagan

August 2, 2017

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