The Police have arrested a 42-year-old man believed to be involved in a series of job scams.
Between August and November 2016, the Police received several reports lodged by victims who had responded to an online advertisement offering job placement services. The victims, who were mainly foreigners, had paid the suspect between S$500 to S$1,000 as deposit for his services. The suspect was uncontactable after receiving the deposit and did not provide any jobs for the victims.
Through extensive investigations, officers from Tanglin Division established the identity of the suspect and arrested him at Bedok North Street 2 on 10 November 2016.
Investigations against the suspect are ongoing. The offence of Cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 carries a maximum jail term of 10 years’ imprisonment and also a fine.
The Police would like to advise members of the public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
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Seek employment service(s) from a licensed employment agent.
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Be suspicious of employers that require upfront payment before you start work
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Be wary of job offers that promise high returns for little effort
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Ignore job advertisements of a dubious nature
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Be wary of job offers that promise high returns for very little effort
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Do not share personal information including One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your mobile phone or transfer money to any stranger whom you have not met before.
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Contact the Police if you are a victim
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
12 November 2016 @ 6:00 PM