Over 40 people lost at least S$1.2mil in September to travel package scams

Victims would come across advertisements on social media like this, promoting “cruises, tour packages, concert tours and durian tours”. - SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia): Some 43 people lost at least S$1.2 million in September alone, after falling for scams promoting bogus travel packages on social media platforms.

Victims would come across advertisements on Facebook or Instagram promoting “cruises, tour packages, concert tours and durian tours”, police said in a release on Thursday (Oct 5).