--- title: "Scams in Singapore: latest scams and where to report" url: https://tapsafely.com/scams-in-singapore source: TapSafely description: "The scams hitting people in Singapore most, official figures, who scammers pretend to be, and where to report a scam." --- [Home](https://tapsafely.com/)/[Scams by country](https://tapsafely.com/scams-by-country)/ Singapore Scams by country # Scams in Singapore: what to watch for right now A plain summary of the scams official agencies in Singapore warn about most, with the latest published figures and the fastest way to get help. By the TapSafely editorial team · Updated 16 September 2026 ## The numbers Singapore recorded 41,974 scam and cybercrime cases in 2025, down 24.8% from 2024, with S$913.1 million lost. [Singapore Police Force](https://www.police.gov.sg/media-hub/police-life/2026/02/scams-and-cybercrime-fell-by-almost-a-quarter-in-2025) The median loss per scam case rose to S$1,644 in 2025, from S$1,389 in 2024. [Singapore Police Force](https://www.police.gov.sg/media-hub/police-life/2026/02/scams-and-cybercrime-fell-by-almost-a-quarter-in-2025) Police recovered more than S$140 million in scam proceeds in 2025. [Singapore Police Force](https://www.police.gov.sg/media-hub/police-life/2026/02/scams-and-cybercrime-fell-by-almost-a-quarter-in-2025) ## Scams to watch for in Singapore Common in Singapore ### Investment scams Investment scams caused the biggest losses in Singapore in 2025, with S$336.2 million lost across 5,462 cases. [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/crypto-investment-scams) Common in Singapore ### Government official impersonation Fake officials took S$242.9 million in 3,363 cases in 2025, often telling victims to move money or share bank logins for a fake investigation. [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/bank-safe-account-scam) Common in Singapore ### Job scams Police recorded 5,575 job scam cases with S$123.5 million lost in 2025. [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/task-job-scams) Common in Singapore ### E-commerce scams E-commerce scams were the most common scam type in 2025, with 6,703 cases and S$16.7 million lost. [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/marketplace-seller-scams) Common in Singapore ### Phishing scams Police recorded 6,264 phishing scam cases with S$39.9 million lost in 2025. [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/phishing-links) Common in Singapore ### Fake friend call scams Police recorded 1,551 fake friend call scam cases with S$4.7 million lost in 2025. [How to spot it](https://tapsafely.com/scams/hi-mum-new-number-scam) ## Who scammers pretend to be Singapore Police Force · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) · Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) · Banks and financial institutions · China government officials · E-commerce platforms Never trust a call, text or email just because it uses one of these names. Contact the organisation using details you find yourself. ## If you've been scammed in Singapore 1. Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure whether something is a scam. 2. Contact your bank immediately if you have shared bank details or made a payment. 3. Report the scam online through ScamShield at go.gov.sg/scamreport. ## Where to report a scam in Singapore - [Report a scam via ScamShield](https://go.gov.sg/scamreport) - Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline · **1799** - [Lodge a police report online](https://www.police.gov.sg/e-services/lodge-police-report) Reviewed 2026-09-16. Services change, so check the official site if a link doesn't work. ## Scam Weather for Singapore Loading… ### Got a suspicious message? Check it free. It works in any language. [Check a message](https://tapsafely.com/#check) ## Questions What are the most common scams in Singapore? According to official sources: Investment scams, Government official impersonation, Job scams, E-commerce scams, Phishing scams, Fake friend call scams. What should I do first if I've been scammed in Singapore? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure whether something is a scam. Contact your bank immediately if you have shared bank details or made a payment. Who do scammers pretend to be in Singapore? Official warnings mention Singapore Police Force, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Banks and financial institutions, China government officials, E-commerce platforms. ## Official sources and further reading Figures and warnings on this page come from these official sources. - [Scams and Cybercrime Fell by Almost a Quarter in 2025](https://www.police.gov.sg/media-hub/police-life/2026/02/scams-and-cybercrime-fell-by-almost-a-quarter-in-2025) (Singapore Police Force) - [Annual Scam and Cybercrime Brief 2025](https://www.police.gov.sg/-/media/SPF/Advisories/Scams/Annual-Scam-and-Cybercrime-Brief-2025.pdf) (Singapore Police Force) - [Police Advisory on Government Officials Impersonation Scams Involving M1 and MAS](https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Hub/News/2025/10/20251006_police_advisory_on_government_officials_impersonation_scams) (Singapore Police Force) - [ScamShield](https://www.scamshield.gov.sg/) (ScamShield, Government of Singapore)