Scams

Beware of impersonation scams

Government officials will NEVER do these things over a phone call:

Ask you to transfer money;
Ask you to disclose bank log-in details;
Ask you to install mobile apps from unofficial app stores;
Transfer your call to Police.

If you receive an SMS from the government, make sure it is sent from the gov.sg SMS Sender ID*.

Scammers may cite your personal information (e.g. name or NRIC number) to appear legitimate. Do not automatically trust someone just because he/she has your personal information.

Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 to check if you are unsure if something is a scam.

To find out more about Government Officials Impersonation Scams, visit www.scamshield.gov.sg.

_{* Exceptions apply for National Service call-ups and emergency services. Read more about the exceptions.}

	More than S$53mil lost to scams in June 2025! Number of e-commerce scam cases were high in June 2025, with more than 600 cases and S$1mil lost. Many victims were lured by fake ads on room / unit rentals posted on platforms like Facebook Telegram, Carousell. In some cases, victims would meet up with mules impersonating as property agents to view the unit in-person! Always verify the mobile numbers of property agents via the CEA website. CEA registration number can be easily impersonated by scammers. Property agents are not permitted to demand and collect payments to view or rent properties. All payments should be made directly to the landlord’s bank accounts. Not to their “personal assistant’s” bank account or unverified PayNow numbers. Unsure if something is a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
	Download the Anti-Scam Resource Guide for information on the investigation process for scam cases and resources available to support you. English Mandarin Malay Tamil
	Learn about the latest and past scam trends from www.scamshield.gov.sg.
	Access www.scamshield.gov.sg which is a one-stop information and resources portal on scams. Call ScamShield helpline @ 1799 (Available 24/7, Monday to Sunday) to check if you are unsure if something is a scam, or if you have any scam-related queries.

Scams

Beware of impersonation scams

Find Out More