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Scammers prey on our lack of vigilance and judgement to get us to part with our hard-earned money. When you know how to spot scams, you know how to protect yourself. Here, you'll learn about the different types of scams, the tactics used, and what you should do when you have been targeted.

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ScamShield – The Scam Messages and Calls Filtering App

Scammers often initiate contact with potential scam victims through Short Message Services (SMSes) or phone calls. Fight scam messages and calls by getting ScamShield.

ScamShield actively works in the background to filter scam messages and calls from numbers used in illegal activities. Find out more about the app at www.scamshield.org.sg.

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Spot the signs.
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Spot the signs.
Stop the crimes.

Could this be a scam?

Top 5 Scams Types
(Jan-May 2020)

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