Stay safe from scams in Singapore
Scammers are getting smarter. Our free, original guides explain how the most common scams work, the warning signs to watch for, and exactly what to do if you become a victim.
What to watch out for now
AI Voice & Deepfake Scams: When Seeing and Hearing Isn't Believing
Cloned voices and deepfake videos can impersonate people you trust. Learn how AI-enabled scams work and how to verify what is real.
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Guaranteed profits, crypto miracles and slick trading platforms are classic investment-scam bait. Learn to separate opportunity from fraud.
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Scammers clone the names and licence numbers of genuine moneylenders. Learn how to verify a lender and avoid impersonation scams.
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AI Voice & Deepfake Scams: When Seeing and Hearing Isn't Believing
Cloned voices and deepfake videos can impersonate people you trust. Learn how AI-enabled scams work and how to verify what is real.
Investment Scams: The Truth Behind Guaranteed Returns
Guaranteed profits, crypto miracles and slick trading platforms are classic investment-scam bait. Learn to separate opportunity from fraud.
Fake Licensed Moneylender Scams: Don't Be Fooled by a Real-Looking Licence
Scammers clone the names and licence numbers of genuine moneylenders. Learn how to verify a lender and avoid impersonation scams.
Loan Scams in Singapore: How to Spot and Avoid Them
Advance-fee loans, fake approvals and pressure tactics are the hallmarks of loan scams. Learn how they work and how to borrow safely in Singapore.
E-commerce & Marketplace Scams: Shopping Safely Online
Non-delivery, fake listings and overpayment tricks target both buyers and sellers. Learn to transact safely on shopping platforms.
Job Scams: Fake Offers and Task-Commission Traps
Easy-money job offers and commission or task scams steal both money and data. Learn how to tell a real opportunity from a trap.
Romance (Love) Scams: When Online Affection Costs You Money
Romance scammers build trust over weeks or months before asking for money or luring you into fake investments. Learn the patterns.
Identity Theft: Protecting Your NRIC, Singpass and Personal Data
When criminals misuse your NRIC, Singpass or personal data they can open accounts and take loans in your name. Learn to prevent and respond.
Credit Card & Banking Scams: Protecting Your Money and Cards
Fake bank alerts, card-not-present fraud and unauthorised transactions explained, with practical steps to secure your accounts.
Government Impersonation Scams: When the Caller Claims to Be an Official
Scammers pose as the police, MOM, IRAS or ICA to frighten you into paying or sharing data. Learn how to respond calmly and safely.
Phishing Scams: Fake Pages Built to Steal Your Logins
Phishing uses convincing fake emails, websites and login pages to capture passwords and OTPs. Learn to recognise and resist it.
WhatsApp & SMS Scams: Hijacked Accounts and Spoofed Messages
From account-takeover codes to spoofed sender IDs and malicious links, learn how messaging scams operate and how to lock down your accounts.
Disclaimer: ONECOMPARE SOLUTION PTE. LTD. is a loan comparison platform. Loan approval and loan terms are determined by participating financial institutions and licensed lending partners. This content is for education only and is not legal or financial advice. To report a scam in Singapore, call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799 or lodge a police report.