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Man jailed after cheating EZ-Link of more than $265,800 using its auto top-up programme

mediabest 02/05/2021 PUBLIC TRANSPORTSCAMSSINGA

SINGAPORE – For about six months in 2019, Ng Wei Chang spearheaded a syndicate to cheat EZ-Link of more than $265,800. On Friday (Feb 5),…

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Asia

Police investigating 336 alleged scammers and money mules after 14-day islandwide operation

mediabest 12/19/2020 policeSCAMSSINGAPORE CRIME

SINGAPORE – More than 330 people are being investigated for their alleged involvement in scams where victims purportedly lost more than $4 million, the police…

View More Police investigating 336 alleged scammers and money mules after 14-day islandwide operation
Asia

Malaysian fugitive who escaped from anti-graft agency by climbing a fence is arrested

mediabest 10/27/2020 MALAYSIASCAMS

KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – A fugitive who escaped from the headquarters of Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency by clambering over a fence with help…

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Asia

Man cheated victims of over $1 million in investment scams, stole father's cheques to repay them

mediabest 10/09/2020 SCAMSSINGAPORE CRIME

SINGAPORE – A 35-year-old man cheated multiple victims of over $1 million through various investment scams, even forging documents from organisations such as government agencies…

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Asia

Anti-Scam Centre recovers US$4.91 million laundered in e-mail scam

mediabest 10/08/2020 policeSCAMS

SINGAPORE – The Singapore Police Force’s Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) has recovered the bulk of US$5 million ($6.79 million) stolen in an alleged business e-mail scam.…

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Asia

Companies lost $749,000 worth of goods in purchase order scams since August

mediabest 09/30/2020 policeSCAMSSINGAPORE CRIME

Scammers posing as government agencies and local universities made off with $749,000 worth of goods after duping companies into delivering them. The police received at…

View More Companies lost $749,000 worth of goods in purchase order scams since August
Asia

55-year-old man arrested after allegedly cheating six of about $200k in online investment scams

mediabest 09/16/2020 policeSCAMS

SINGAPORE – A 55-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly convincing a woman to transfer more than $74,000 in a scam involving an online investment…

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Asia

Only 4 per cent of Singaporeans able to identify all phishing e-mails correctly: CSA survey

mediabest 08/21/2020 CYBER SECURITYS ISWARSCAMS

SINGAPORE – Phishing e-mails that attempt to trick victims into giving up personal information continue to be a significant cyber threat in Singapore, with only…

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Asia

More than 400 people arrested in connection with scams in which victims lost over $5.4 million

mediabest 08/08/2020 CrimepoliceSCAMS

SINGAPORE – Police are investigating 424 people involved in 786 scam cases, in which the victims lost more than $5.4 million. The cases were mainly…

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Asia

Social media impersonation scams double in 2 months, with victims losing $2.2m

mediabest 08/04/2020 policeSCAMSSINGAPORE CRIME

SINGAPORE – Even before the middle of the year was up, the number of social media impersonation scams here already more than doubled in the…

View More Social media impersonation scams double in 2 months, with victims losing $2.2m
Asia

Law Ministry warns of scammers impersonating its officers on phone and leaving automated voice messages

mediabest 07/28/2020 MINISTRY OF LAWSCAMS

SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) on Tuesday (July 28) warned the public not to fall victim to scammers impersonating its officers on the…

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Asia

At least 21 people in Singapore fall prey to transnational online credit card fraud syndicate

mediabest 07/28/2020 Hong KongSCAMS

SINGAPORE – The credit card details of at least 21 people in Singapore were stolen by a transnational online credit card fraud syndicate believed to…

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Asia

Fraudsters target Singaporeans using local brands and 'freebies' in Rabbit Hole scheme

mediabest 05/29/2020 CORONACOVID-19FRAUDSCAMS

SINGAPORE (THE NEW PAPER) – Using the names of local brands and celebrities, scammers are targeting Singaporeans in an elaborate scheme to steal their personal…

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Asia

Scam victims lost $41.3 million in first quarter of 2020, e-commerce and loan scams among most popular

mediabest 05/04/2020 CoronCOVID-19policeSCAMS

SINGAPORE – E-commerce scams proved to be the most popular in the first three months of this year with “Covid-19 related items” accounting for about…

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Europe
Europe

Princess Beatrice says reading to stepson in lockdown is ‘a gift’ and talks of dyslexia

mediabest 03/05/2021

Princess Beatrice 'cried for days after Fergie exposé' says expert When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes…

Europe

Sweden approves AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for people over 65

mediabest 03/05/2021

STOCKHOLM (AFP) – Swedish health authorities on Thursday (March 4) recommended AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine for people over the age of 65, following in the footsteps…

Europe

Britons BACK Queen as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry row erupts – Royal Family poll

mediabest 03/04/2021

Prince Harry 'haunted' by Megxit decision says commentator When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include…

World News
World News

Christchurch mosques bomb threat: Man charged with threatening to kill appears in court

mediabest 03/05/2021

A man has been given initial name suppression after being charged with threatening to kill, over messages posted online about attacking Christchurch mosques. The threats…

World News

Once-jailed Texas salon owner slams Abbott's reopening as 'too little, too late'

mediabest 03/04/2021

Once jailed Texas salon owner slams Abbott’s reopening as ‘too little, too late’ Shelley Luther decries move as a distraction from governor’s recent mismanagement of…

World News

Larmier man accused of scamming $850K from at least 15 people

mediabest 03/04/2021

A Larimer County man faces multiple charges in Weld County as he is suspected of scamming more than $852,000 from at least 15 victims in…

Business
Business

Business Hub: Kiwi smart drink maker Ārepa signs Coles deal, hires heavy-hitter

mediabest 03/05/2021

Auckland-based smart drink maker Ārepa is looking to raise $5 million on the back of a deal with Coles Supermarkets in Australia. Founder and chief…

Business

Emme to Give Keynote Address at LIM College’s 2021 Commencement

mediabest 03/05/2021

Emme will deliver the keynote address at LIM College’s 2021 commencement ceremony and will receive the College’s Distinguished Achievement Award. The college’s 82nd commencement exercises…

Business

Editorial: Icy response to minister in Glacier Country sign of times

mediabest 03/04/2021

EDITORIAL Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has received a taste of what could be a series of difficult discussions this year. He fronted up to the…

LIFE
Life

M&S launches cereal milk clusters – and it’s the perfect WFH snack

mediabest 03/04/2021

PAUL THOMAS on… Rishi Sunak's Covid budget PAUL THOMAS on… Rishi Sunak’s Covid budget To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one…

Life

‘Never played basketball and is 5-foot-2’: Jim Boeheim unfairly critical of reporter after Syracuse win

mediabest 03/04/2021

Cramer's lightning round: Groupon is a reopening stock It's that time again! "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's…

Life

SandRidge Energy Inc. Q4 adjusted earnings of $0.06 per share

mediabest 03/04/2021

Trip.com Group Limited Q4 adjusted earnings of RMB1.75 per share Trip.com Group Limited (TCOM) revealed earnings for fourth quarter that dropped from the same period…

Life

Oil Prices Rally Ahead Of OPEC Meet

mediabest 03/03/2021

Watch UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak announcing the country's 2021 budget [The stream is slated to start at 07:30 ET. Please refresh the page if…

Life

Dialog Semiconductor Q4 Profit Rises – Quick Facts

mediabest 03/03/2021

Volvo to sell only electric cars by 2030 with all sales going online VOLVO has pledged to sell only electric cars by 2030 — and…

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