China officials scams: Over 277 in Singapore lose $30mil

Members of the public were urged to be mindful of calls with the " " prefix - indicating an overseas call. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): At least 277 people here have lost S$30.3 million to China officials impersonation scams so far this year, said the police on Wednesday (June 29).

Those targeted would receive voice-recorded phone calls allegedly from the Ministry of Health, the High Court or other government agencies, the police said.