SINGAPORE For more than a month in late 2023, a 73-year-old woman thought she was being investigated by the "police", and was on the verge of transferring a chunk of her savings to scammers. Thankfully, the scammers' attempt to cheat the elderly woman of her life savings was thwarted by vigilant staff from Great Eastern, OCBC Bank and the.
For more than a month in late 2023, a 73-year-old woman thought she was being investigated by the “police”, and was on the verge of transferring a chunk of her savings to scammers.
SINGAPORE – A 71-year-old would have lost about $1.5 million to an investment scam had it not been for the actions of the police and bank staff on Jan 11. In a media statement on Jan 16, the police said that the victim had made "large-sum" payments to different bank accounts after a foreign acquaintance promised the victim quick returns.
Singapore News - A 71-year-old would have lost about $1.5 million to an investment scam had it not been for the actions of the police and bank staff on Jan 11. In a media statement on Jan 16, the police said that the victim had made “large-sum” payments to different bank accounts after. Read more at www.tnp.sg