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The Police have arrested a 34-year-old woman for a series of cheating cases.

Between 26 Feb 2020 and 3 Mar 2020, the Police received several reports from victims who were purportedly cheated by a seller who advertised branded perfumes and skin care products on Carousell. The seller became uncontactable after payments were made via bank transfer.

Through investigations, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on 23 Apr 2020.

Investigation against the woman are still ongoing. The offence of cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code carries an imprisonment term that may extend to 10 years, and a fine.

The Police would like to advise members of the public to be very when making online purchases:

• Don’t Panic - Be rational when considering purchases and do not buy on impulse.
• Don’t Believe - Scammers may use a local bank account or provide a copy of an NRIC/driver’s licence to show that they are genuine sellers. Do not fall for this!
• Don’t Give - Avoid making payments or deposits in advance. Use shopping platforms/arrangements that release your payments to the seller only upon receipt of the item(s). Buy only from reputable websites/platforms.

For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Hotline 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 .