Unsolicited phone call from a 'friend' turned out to be a scam
Anonymous | 30 Sep 2022
Impersonation Scam
Picked up a call with local number without +65 prefix.
The number used was 81943749
The person never gave his name. He said i change handphone number so calling to let you know.
Me: hello, who is this
Caller: hey [my name] I just wanted to update you I changed my number
Me: huh who is this
Caller: you don’t recognise me Ah
Me: huh who is this? No I don’t.
Caller: Wah I always eat lunch with you at [my residential area].
Me: i don't know who you are
Caller: wah nvm nvm, i will whatsapp you
Me: ok.
Fellow citizens, please beware
The number used was 81943749
The person never gave his name. He said i change handphone number so calling to let you know.
Me: hello, who is this
Caller: hey [my name] I just wanted to update you I changed my number
Me: huh who is this
Caller: you don’t recognise me Ah
Me: huh who is this? No I don’t.
Caller: Wah I always eat lunch with you at [my residential area].
Me: i don't know who you are
Caller: wah nvm nvm, i will whatsapp you
Me: ok.
Fellow citizens, please beware
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