Singapore police warn public of fake bank ads on mobile phone promotions


Members of the public are advised to be wary of links provided in unsolicited advertisements and text messages.- ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The police have warned the public about a new variant of phishing scams involving fake bank advertisements on mobile phone promotions.

The fake advertisements claim that banks are working with telcos to offer mobile phone promotions, said the police in a statement on Friday (Dec 4).

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