Victims lose more than S$259,000 in courier phishing scams since Jun 24
Singapore police have issued a warning regarding a surge in phishing scams where criminals impersonate courier companies to steal banking credentials. Victims are tricked into paying small re-delivery fees via spoofed websites, leading to unauthorized credit card charges.
Why it matters
The rise in sophisticated phishing attacks highlights the growing threat to digital financial security and the need for public vigilance against impersonation scams.
At least 43 cases have been reported to the police, including at least 20 on Jul 13 alone.
The report is a factual summary of a police advisory and public safety warning.
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