Scams are prevalent and are becoming rampant. What should you know about scams?
On this podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Superintendent Matthew Choo from the Singapore Police Force to on the topic of scams. Matthew is the Assistant Director (Strategic Planning & Research), Scam Public Education Office.
Hear from Matthew about the kinds of scams that are prevalent in society, as well as the modus operandi of such scammers. What measures can one take to avoid being a prey to scammers?
Scammers may even try to capture their victim on video to do a video verification.
Would turning one's camera on to chat with a love interest online subject one to identity theft or even blackmail? What are some telltale signs that one is being love scammed online?
When it comes email phishing, should you click on the "Unsubscribe" button or just ignore the email completely?
There have been reports of scammers deceiving elderly individuals into withdrawing money or transferring money. What is important for seniors to know about scams?
These are just a few of the questions Superintendent Matthew Choo from the Singapore Police Force will answer.
Listen to this interview featuring Superintendent Matthew Choo from the Singapore Police Force. This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3 (Thursday 20th February 2025, from 10pm to 11pm). ONE FM 91.3 is a station of SPH Media.
SCAMSHIELD
ScamShield Helpline
Call the ScamShield helpline designed to assist with scam-related enquiries. You can call this number 24/7 to get help identifying potential scams. Call 1799
ScamShield (Website) scamshield.gov.sg
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