
SPF - Central Police Division
February 14, 2025 at 08:43 AM
*Looking for a new job or side hustle?* 👀
Beware of scammers offering easy, high-paying, flexible jobs.
Read the story of three victims who fell prey to different job scam variants and the red flags to watch for here: go.gov.sg/rice-jobscams
🚩Red flags to watch for 🚩
❌ You are required to pay to start work, or use your own money for the job
❌ Allow your personal bank account to receive or transfer money as part of the job
❌ Share your Singpass details or scan QR codes to apply for the job
Protect yourself:
✅ Add privacy settings on your WhatsApp and Telegram accounts to avoid being added into unknown chat groups
✅ Install the ScamShield app to block scam calls & SMSes
✅ Set transaction limits and add Money Lock to further secure a portion of your bank savings against scams
✅ Check job offers directly with official company sources
☎️ *Unsure if it’s a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.* ☎️
You can also check suspicious numbers and text messages with the ScamShield app.
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