The Police would like to alert the public to a new variant of phishing scam involving fake bank advertisements on mobile phone promotions.
In this variant, victims would come across fake advertisements on Facebook, Instagram or Carousell claiming that banks are working with telecommunication service providers to offer attractive mobile phone promotions. After clicking on the URL link embedded in the fake advertisements, the victims would be directed to a fake bank website where they are required to provide their Internet banking login details and One-Time Passwords (OTPs). The victims only realised that they have been scammed when they discovered unauthorised transactions from their bank accounts. Scammers may also modify such sites from time to time in order to target customers from different banks and e-commerce platforms.
Members of the public are advised to adopt these crime prevention measures:
- Be wary of URL links provided in unsolicited advertisements and text messages, especially those related to deals that seem too good to be true;
- Always verify the authenticity of the information with the official website or sources;
- Never disclose your personal or Internet banking details and OTP to anyone; and
- Report any fraudulent transactions involving your bank accounts or any fraudulent credit/debit card charges to your bank and cancel your card immediately.
For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg or call the anti-scam helpline at 1800-722-6688. Anyone with information on such scams may call the Police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. Together, we can help stop scams and prevent our loved ones from becoming the next victims.
Screenshot of fake bank advertisement posted on Facebook
Screenshot of phishing website
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
04 December 2020 @ 10:00 AM