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The Police would like to alert members of the public to be vigilant against lucky draw scams involving Facebook Live. Since 20 May 2026, at least 33 cases have been reported, with total losses amounting to at least $60,000.

In this scam variant, scammers would lure victims by promoting scratch cards or lottery tickets offering cash prizes on Facebook livestreams. After purchasing the scratch cards or lottery tickets, victims would be informed by the scammers that they had won a large cash prize. The victims would then be asked to transfer another sum of money to claim their winnings for reasons such as “administrative fees”. In most cases, victims are directed to make these payments via a PayNow QR code linked to a Liquidpay account. The victims would only realise they had been scammed when they did not receive their winnings, or when the scammers became uncontactable.

Members of the public are strongly advised not to transfer or hand over money or other valuables to any unknown persons whose identities you have not verified. Members of the public are also encouraged to adopt the following precautionary measures: 

• ADD - ScamShield App and set security features (e.g., Set transaction limits on internet banking transactions. Add a Money Lock feature to further secure savings in bank accounts from scams).
  
  
• CHECK – scam signs with official sources (e.g., ScamShield app or ScamShield website at www.scamshield.gov.sg). 
  
  
• TELL - authorities, family, and friends if or when you encounter scams. Report any fraudulent transactions to your bank immediately. 

For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamshield.gov.sg or call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799. Fighting scams is a community effort. Together, we can ACT Against Scams to safeguard our community!

Annex A – Screenshots of Facebook Live and Conversations between Scammers and Victims Relating to the “Lucky Draw”

Annex B – Screenshots of Conversations between Scammers and Victims in Relation to Payment Transfers