New Scam Variants

[Emperor_Hippo]

their social engineering skillsets have improved tremendously while our own competency stagnant

That level of social engineering skills u also call "improve tremendously" ah?

naive say naive, stupid say stupid.

Not realistic enuff. Next plz!

 

[Laneige]

These days I usually more careful with links will use those websites to check if is officially link then click.

Best don’t click sms n whatapp link

 

[Emperor_Hippo]

The focus was to trick you to go to their office. I suspect u might not be able to find and then call back the person. From there, the scammer will likely start to manipulate the victim.

Ehhhhh.... u listen the place they tell u to go, immediately will know what's real or fake liao unless u are not a sinkie or u live life like a blur cock, public buildings also dunno.

 

[hmyoth]

For me , just need to check the hp number is on WhatsApp or not. If is not, then highly scammer. Anyway I don’t pick up phone call anymore unless is from my contact list. To me if the person can call u using hp n u never pick up , he can always WhatsApp u if is urgent matter. If not confirm is scammer .

 

[IAmChiobu12M]

That level of social engineering skills u also call "improve tremendously" ah?

naive say naive, stupid say stupid.

Not realistic enuff. Next plz!

Usually people like you so cocky will end up being even more likely to get scam. And research has proven a lot young and educated even tech people get scam too.

 

[rarenick]

That level of social engineering skills u also call "improve tremendously" ah?
naive say naive, stupid say stupid.
Not realistic enuff. Next plz!

Nowadays got AI even worse. Improved text and email messages to look professional. Perhaps their conversation scripts will also sound professionally crafted. Deep fake videos/voices will also increase scams. I see tiktok so many fake videos eg beautiful pilots but still got many people tot is real and commented thank you for their (pilots) service.

 

[rarenick]

Usually people like you so cocky will end up being even more likely to get scam. And research has proven a lot young and educated even tech people guy scam too.

Maybe these smart people get recruited to scam naive people.

 

[rarenick]

Ehhhhh.... u listen the place they tell u to go, immediately will know what's real or fake liao unless u are not a sinkie or u live life like a blur cock, public buildings also dunno.

Well u never know. At first tell u a convincing place but later can't find, then call back the scammer to check again.

 

[Emperor_Hippo]

Usually people like you so cocky will end up being even more likely to get scam. And research has proven a lot young and educated even tech people guy scam too.

Yah. Come, try me. Try scamming me. AI and whatnot shiet. Bring it on.

scammers can get past my automated filters first then tok.

 

[rarenick]

Yah. Come, try me.

Try scamming me. AI and whatnot shiet. Bring it on.
scammers can get past my automated filters first then tok.

What is your automated filter, can teach? Don't tell me is just block all calls that are not in your contact list?

 

[KPO_SAHM]

I think we should list down the latest scam variants for awareness.

Recent encounter in Jan 2025:
Scammer impersonate as bank's Anti-fraud officer, quoting your name and NRIC number (last few digits), and informing you that they suspect your identity has been stolen as someone applied for and used the credit card in your name. Scammer will then ask if the fictitious mailing address and email address are correct or not. If incorrect, they deem it as a fraud and request that you make a trip to a specific address/place to update your particulars with their anti fraud dept and also lodge a fraud report to MAS. They will emphasise the urgency of the matter, as the identity thief has charged some significant amount of money to your account, so that you will make a trip to meet them.

Is tat a reason why now government not going to protect our IC no? Cause too many leaking

 

[ahnyaahnya]

For me , just need to check the hp number is on WhatsApp or not. If is not, then highly scammer. Anyway I don’t pick up phone call anymore unless is from my contact list. To me if the person can call u using hp n u never pick up , he can always WhatsApp u if is urgent matter. If not confirm is scammer .

Bank officers not supposed to use WA for such matters

 

[rarenick]

Is tat a reason why now government not going to protect our IC no? Cause too many leaking

Quite likely.

 

[ahnyaahnya]

Is tat a reason why now government not going to protect our IC no? Cause too many leaking

Too many leaking... the solution is to open all. No need to leak

 

[testerjp]

Never heard of scammers asking people to go meet them in Singapore before.

 

[rarenick]

I have updated my first post to mention that the scammer said the identity thief used your SingPass to apply for the credit card.

Upon hearing, the victim might panic.

 

[testerjp]

For me , just need to check the hp number is on WhatsApp or not. If is not, then highly scammer. Anyway I don’t pick up phone call anymore unless is from my contact list. To me if the person can call u using hp n u never pick up , he can always WhatsApp u if is urgent matter. If not confirm is scammer .

Official officers use landlines. How to have WhatsApp.

I really think you have the high potential to be the next victim. Better withdraw all your money and send to your Nok to handle.

 

[networked]

I Kenna last mth. Bank officer speak very good local English. Lol almost fell for it until menstion Mas. Lol

 

[testerjp]

I have updated my first post to mention that the scammer said the identity thief used your SingPass to apply for the credit card.

Upon hearing, the victim might panic.

Then easy liao.

Inside Singpass can see your transaction history to verify the claim.

 

[rarenick]

Then easy liao.
Inside Singpass can see your transaction history to verify the claim.

Not sure how to check.... Is it in the Inbox? I think that's the only place to see what has gone through for your account.