Scam tracker: What are the latest trends in Singapore and how much money has been lost?
[Straits Times] - 02/25/2025
In 2025 so far, there have been more than 3,500 cases of scams reported with victims losing more than $80.7 million.
In Singaporean newspapers
ScamShield operator stops man, who locked himself in bedroom, from losing life savings to scammers
The man was told he was under investigation over a transaction made with his credit card.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
From doodles to designs: Winner of Design Your Sneaker steps towards positivity
Her creation, titled No Rain, No Rainbows, beat out 182 other entries for the first prize.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Singaporean man charged in Australia with importing 40kg of meth and cocaine into Sydney
He faces the maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Number of foster parents in Singapore more than doubled in the past decade
The MSF wants to place more children in need under the care of foster parents.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Brigadier-General Cai Dexian to take over from Major-General David Neo as army chief
The change is part of the continuing process of leadership renewal in the Singapore Armed Forces, say Mindef.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Elections Department raises alarm over warning linked to voting status circulating online
The ELD advised voters to check their voting status directly with official sources.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Singapore charity starts new round of fund raising to ease Gaza humanitarian crisis
The latest effort will deliver food, water, medical supplies, educational support and more.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Cyclist, 65, dies in Tuas accident; truck driver arrested
The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
KKH to offer parents of newborns car seats for loan in new road safety initiative
Parents must return the seat when their child turns one year old, and get a discount voucher for another seat.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Waterplay at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden reopens, bigger and better
The newly reopened area is now 500 sq m – three times bigger than before.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
