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Ct3833

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On 11/20/2023 at 11:26 AM, Jman888 said:

cap at $2k/day to prevent scam :D

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/daily-online-cpf-withdrawal-limit-capped-at-2000-from-nov-30-in-bid-to-protect-members-from-scams#:~:text=Home-,Daily online CPF withdrawal limit capped at %242%2C000 from Nov,to protect members from scams&text=SINGAPORE - To better protect Central,members aged 55 and older.

Finally they realise that they need to do something to proect the hard earned money of the people in the street.

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Tohto

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On 12/17/2023 at 3:21 PM, ER-3682 said:

IRAS got refund this way meh.?IRAS in Airport Rd.?😫🤣

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I also received same email..

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On 12/17/2023 at 6:18 PM, BanCoe said:

Even the scammers know who are the high nett with people here 🤣🤣

You are right.  That's why I didn't see it. 😥

 

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On 12/27/2023 at 4:58 PM, Ct3833 said:

Singaporean family desperate after egg scam wipes out S$150,000 in life savings

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/android-malware-scams-e-commerce-facebook-ad-victim-4011551

The  best way to fight against all these malware scams is to use hardware tokens to generate the PIN for 2FA log-in and fund transfers. The hardware token obviously does not reside inside the phone and is a secure way to prevent malware scams. 

But people say the hardware tokens are cumbersome and if they spoil or run out of batt, people has to go back to the banks to ask for another one. 

However, banks now introduced new lock-up accounts which also require people to go to the bank to do withdrawal or transfer.  

 

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On 12/27/2023 at 6:32 PM, Starry said:

The  best way to fight against all these malware scams is to use hardware tokens to generate the PIN for 2FA log-in and fund transfers. The hardware token obviously does not reside inside the phone and is a secure way to prevent malware scams. 

But people say the hardware tokens are cumbersome and if they spoil or run out of batt, people has to go back to the banks to ask for another one. 

However, banks now introduced new lock-up accounts which also require people to go to the bank to do withdrawal or transfer.  

 

Lock up acct has its inconvenience but it is a good way to protect people's investment. Agree with your view about hw token,maybe banks should reintroduce that.

Maybe banks can introduce a 2nd phone number for approval and that phone number can only be changed in a branch. Would this be safer ? 

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On 12/27/2023 at 5:11 PM, Fcw75 said:

Facebook ad AGAIN.

Dunno if fb should be accountable to allow such ads? One might say it is impossible for fb to fish out these scammers but still....

Anyway, after so many news still got scammed. It's really dunno what to say.

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On 12/27/2023 at 6:32 PM, Starry said:

The  best way to fight against all these malware scams is to use hardware tokens to generate the PIN for 2FA log-in and fund transfers. The hardware token obviously does not reside inside the phone and is a secure way to prevent malware scams. 

But people say the hardware tokens are cumbersome and if they spoil or run out of batt, people has to go back to the banks to ask for another one. 

However, banks now introduced new lock-up accounts which also require people to go to the bank to do withdrawal or transfer.  

 

Best way is to uninstall fb. 🤣but I agree to use hardware token for transaction.

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On 12/27/2023 at 7:03 PM, Ct3833 said:

Lock up acct has its inconvenience but it is a good way to protect people's investment. Agree with your view about hw token,maybe banks should reintroduce that.

Maybe banks can introduce a 2nd phone number for approval and that phone number can only be changed in a branch. Would this be safer ? 

Having the 2FA on a 2nd device is definitely safer but not everyone has a 2nd phone line as there is a  subscription cost to it.

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On 12/27/2023 at 7:23 PM, Stratovarius said:

Best way is to uninstall fb. 🤣but I agree to use hardware token for transaction.

Yes, and even better is don't even start or use any social media acc. for personal use.

 

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On 12/27/2023 at 4:58 PM, Ct3833 said:

Singaporean family desperate after egg scam wipes out S$150,000 in life savings

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/android-malware-scams-e-commerce-facebook-ad-victim-4011551

I wonder these People Kena Scammed,have see Newspaper or watch TV,so many Warnings still can Kena Cheated,maybe this Singh live in Mount Faber Cave.!

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On 12/27/2023 at 10:14 PM, ER-3682 said:

I wonder these People Kena Scammed,have see Newspaper or watch TV,so many Warnings still can Kena Cheated,maybe this Singh live in Mount Faber Cave.!

人有两颗心，贪心和不甘心。

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