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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 teamUpdated

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

The median loss per scam case rose to S$1,644 in 2025, from S$1,389 in 2024.

Singapore Police Force

Police recovered more than S$140 million in scam proceeds in 2025.

Singapore Police Force

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
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
Common in Singapore

Job scams

Police recorded 5,575 job scam cases with S$123.5 million lost in 2025.

How to spot it
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
Common in Singapore

Phishing scams

Police recorded 6,264 phishing scam cases with S$39.9 million lost in 2025.

How to spot it
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

Who scammers pretend to be

Singapore Police ForceImmigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)Banks and financial institutionsChina government officialsE-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

Reviewed 2026-09-16. Services change, so check the official site if a link doesn't work.

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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.