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Singapore's joint warning on rise of government official impersonations

Written by Insight & Partnership Team | Oct 18, 2024 10:36:14 AM

 

MAS warns of:

  • Fraudsters exploiting the impersonation to individuals in positions of power to deceive victims into transferring money or divulging personal information; and
  • Scammers using caller ID spoofing and fabricated stories to instil fear and urgency;

Firms should review the warning to ensure their fraud prevention strategies remain robust against evolving threats.

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