Mother of all scams thread

[Fcw75]

On 1/21/2024 at 11:48 PM, Atonchia said:

For my soliciting connection mainly "from HK"  dunno why .....

They don't have friends ..... Also no mutual friends.....

Longest account had FB account started couple years back..... But where got SYT still create FB account?

Created to scam uncles like us lor. 🤪

[Stratovarius]

On 1/21/2024 at 11:34 PM, Fcw75 said:

😅🤣

Empress dowager also want to scam. Nvr die before.

[Ct3833]

On 1/15/2024 at 8:30 PM, Ody_2004 said:

I din bother to block as no chance.. the call rate is the highest so far i ever encountered.. lucky from my mistresses day my phone always silent.. if not i hard to explain! Whahahahahaha..

The call rate is so high because the scammer these days are using machine to auto call out until a receiver respond to the auto voice response system, so they can literally spray a lot of calls to multiple numbers simultaneously again and again in very high speed. And you cant block them because they are using hunting line as the number keep changing, unless you block the calls by country code.

Edited January 22, 2024 by Ct3833

[Jamesc]

Just had Whasapp survey from Charlotte Wong from Grab Marketing.

Country code +91 and Whatsapp pic of an Indian man unshaven!

Maybe Charlotte had a sex change and now has a dark tan and became hairy?

And moved to India!

Edited January 25, 2024 by Jamesc

[BanCoe]

On 1/21/2024 at 11:57 PM, Fcw75 said:

Created to scam uncles like us lor. 🤪

Waah Ubier so fast ….. old’ready ?? Show your PG or Merdeka Kad lah 🤣🤣

[Fcw75]

On 1/25/2024 at 3:46 PM, BanCoe said:

Waah Ubier so fast ….. old’ready ?? Show your PG or Merdeka Kad lah 🤣🤣

Above 40 already uncle liao. You don’t know meh?

Above 50 already young seniors.

[BanCoe]

On 1/25/2024 at 4:39 PM, Fcw75 said:

Above 40 already uncle liao. You don’t know meh?

Above 50 already young seniors.

I dunno …… liddat ……. 70+++ is considered COE Unker 

[BanCoe]

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/04/asia/deepfake-cfo-scam-hong-kong-intl-hnk/index.html
 

can’t  believe how it can happen even in corporate world ??  ………without any of protocol and approvals 

[Jman888]

On 2/5/2024 at 7:41 AM, BanCoe said:

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/04/asia/deepfake-cfo-scam-hong-kong-intl-hnk/index.html
 

can’t  believe how it can happen even in corporate world ??  ………without any of protocol and approvals 

you didn't watch ocean 11?  

 

[Windwaver]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/google-android-devices-malware-scam-unverified-apps-sideloading-4102991

Singapore Android users to be blocked from installing certain unverified apps as part of anti-scam trial

The enhanced security measure will be progressively rolled out to Singapore users in the next few weeks.

SINGAPORE: Android users in Singapore will automatically be blocked from installing apps from unverified sources, with a new security feature that Google plans to progressively roll out in the coming weeks.

It is part of a trial to better protect users against malware scams and was developed in partnership with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA).

"Singapore will be the first country to begin a phased pilot of this feature on Android devices in the next few weeks," Google said in a media release, adding that this builds on the existing Google Play Protect malware protection system.

When users try to install an application from unverified app stores, also known as sideloaded apps, or unverified sources, Google's latest security feature will automatically block it if it uses sensitive runtime permissions frequently abused for financial fraud.

Runtime permissions give an app additional access to restricted data like SMSes and phone notifications.

Users will be served an explanation if attempts to download a suspicious app are blocked.

In a previous update of Google Play Protect, users were recommended to conduct a real-time app scan to better detect whether an Android app may be infected with malware. When the scan was completed, users were notified about whether it could be safely installed. 

Eugene Liderman, director of Android security strategy at Google, told CNA the real-time scanning enhancement to Google Play Protect was fully rolled out in Singapore in November 2023.

Since the launch of real-time scanning last October, Google said it has helped identify over 515,000 potentially harmful apps, and blocked or warned users almost 3.1 million times when they attempted to install such apps. 

Scam victims are often directed to download an Android package kit (APK) file through sources such as websites, messaging apps or file managers. 

"Members of the public are advised not to download any suspicious APK files on their devices as they may contain malware which will allow scammers to access and take control of the device remotely as well as to steal passwords stored in the device," the police said in an advisory last July. 

Sideloaded apps typically ask for permission to read and receive SMSes and notifications, and grant accessibility to devices.

These permissions enable scammers to intercept one-time passwords via SMS or from notifications and spy on screen content, said Google.

The tech giant's newest security feature is designed to look out for such permissions, which are "frequently abused by fraudsters", and block the app's installation.

"Based on our analysis of major fraud malware families that exploit these sensitive runtime permissions, we found that over 95 per cent of installations came from internet-sideloading sources," it added. 

ONGOING FIGHT AGAINST MALWARE SCAMS

Over 750 cases of Android malware-related scams were reported in the first half of 2023, with victims losing more than S$10 million (US$7.4 million), the police said last September.

"The fight against online scams is a dynamic one. As cybercriminals refine their methods, we must collaborate and innovate to stay ahead. Through such partnerships with technology players like Google, we are constantly improving our anti-scam defences to protect Singaporeans online and safeguard their digital assets,” CSA deputy chief executive Chua Kuan Seah said.

Google added that more anti-scam features are in the pipeline, as a "safe and trusted experience" on Android is a "top priority" for the company.  

"This pilot in Singapore is just one of many new things to come to help keep our users safe," said Mr Liderman.

"We will be closely monitoring the results of the pilot to assess its impact and make adjustments as needed. We will also continue to work with other ecosystem partners, as deep industry collaboration and joint user education are key to fighting this evolving threat.”

Besides rolling out new cybersecurity features, Google will also support CSA by continuing to assist with malware detection and analysis, sharing malware insights and techniques, and creating user and developer education resources. 

[Jellandross]

Waiting for self-proclaimed IT savvy ppl to kpkb about their loss of consumer rights 

[inlinesix]

On 2/7/2024 at 8:29 PM, Jellandross said:

Waiting for self-proclaimed IT savvy ppl to kpkb about their loss of consumer rights 

After tio scam, kpkb no safeguard 

[Scion]

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/sun-xueling-calls-out-meta-for-not-working-with-mha-to-fight-e-commerce-scams-on-its-platforms

Quote

“Meta has consistently pushed back against MHA’s recommendations for them to put in place safeguards to combat e-commerce scams on Facebook, such as verifying users against government-issued ID and offering a secured payment option for Marketplace users.”

 

told u Facebook is shit liao, only interested in advert revenues

Singapore should ban Facebook 😁

[Jman888]

On 3/1/2024 at 9:51 AM, Scion said:

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/sun-xueling-calls-out-meta-for-not-working-with-mha-to-fight-e-commerce-scams-on-its-platforms

 

told u Facebook is shit liao, only interested in advert revenues

Singapore should ban Facebook 😁

sg is not the only country that request, but they practically bo chap.

[Stary]

On 3/1/2024 at 9:51 AM, Scion said:

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/sun-xueling-calls-out-meta-for-not-working-with-mha-to-fight-e-commerce-scams-on-its-platforms

 

told u Facebook is shit liao, only interested in advert revenues

Singapore should ban Facebook 😁

People can always quit social media

It is like cigarettes.  Smokers can  always quit it, there is no need to wait for ban.

 

 

[Windwaver]

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/allure-of-profits-from-crypto-investment-convinces-63-year-old-to-give-scammers-over-250000

Lured by ‘profits’ from crypto investment, 63-year-old gives scammers over $250,000

SINGAPORE – Tempted by the promise of easy money from a cryptocurrency investment scheme, a 63-year-old man was convinced by a woman who added him on Facebook to part with more than $250,000.

He made several transfers to different bank accounts, which were noticed by HSBC Bank and brought to the attention of the Anti-Scam Centre on Feb 15.

The man, who lives overseas, was dissuaded from making any more transfers, and the centre managed to recover more than $90,000.

His case is one of four that the police highlighted on March 5. The four victims are all older men, aged between 63 and 78.

The police said the Anti-Scam Centre worked with Standard Chartered Bank, OCBC Bank, DBS Bank and HSBC Bank to prevent losses totalling about $265,000.

Another victim fell prey to an investment scam marketed by a “friend” who claimed to live in Hong Kong.

The 71-year-old man, told that any investments he made in a food and beverage company owned by the “friend” would be matched, made two transactions.

The second transaction on Feb 7 was flagged by Standard Chartered Bank’s anti-fraud team after he attempted to send more than $50,000 as payment to a supplier that did not exist. The police did not say if the Anti-Scam Centre managed to recover any money in this instance.

In the third case cited, a 74-year-old man received a pop-up notification on his laptop telling him that his device was corrupted.

He called the hotline number given in the notification and was referred to an “official” from the “Cyber Security Department”, who told him that his bank account was compromised.

To catch the culprits, the “officials” said, he had to transfer more than $70,000 to a bank account in Hong Kong, while the so-called authorities would deposit the money needed for the transaction into his account.

The victim went to a counter at OCBC Bank’s Bedok branch intending to transfer the money. A staff member, however, became suspicious and notified a colleague in the bank’s anti-scam unit, who then stopped the transactions done on the account.

Officers from the Anti-Scam Centre then spoke with the victim on the same day and prevented him from making further transfers.

In the fourth case, a 78-year-old man accepted a friend request from a woman on Facebook.

She claimed to face financial difficulties and asked him for a loan, which he gave.

The scammer said she would repay the victim by sending a parcel of cash and other luxury items, but he had to pay the Customs taxes, logistics holding fees and a foreign currency transaction fee, the sum of which was not revealed by the police.

This suspicious transaction was detected was by DBS Bank’s anti-scam team, who blocked it, as well as the man’s access to Internet banking.

When he went to a physical branch to regain access to Internet banking, as well as withdraw the balance in his account, staff members alerted the Anti-Scam Centre. Officers eventually dissuaded him from withdrawing more than $50,000.

“The collaborative efforts between the Anti-Scam Centre and the banks underscore the importance of quick intervention actions to foil the evolving scam tactics employed by the scammers,” said the police.

They reiterated the need for people to look up official sources such as the Anti-Scam Helpline to learn how to spot scams, and to set up security features such as two-factor authentication and transaction limits.

[Jman888]

more concert more scam

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/45-suspects-investigated-for-concert-ticket-scams-most-for-taylor-swift-s-shows?utm_campaign=stfb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2K-q6omrYA4mt4EhEmZUzvXot3_AkRZiRf0N1Exq3C_28t3htDFOxsc-o

[Ct3833]

Is this genuine?

 

 

Edited March 21, 2024 by Ct3833