Nearly 40 people under probe after victims lose S$1.8mil to fake buyers on Carousell, Facebook

Scammers would pose as buyers and approach victims by messaging them on Carousell or Facebook. - ILLUSTRATION: REUTERS

SINGAPORE: Nearly 40 people, aged between 17 and 68, are being investigated for their suspected involvement in the recent spate of phishing scams involving fake buyers on Carousell and Facebook.

Since January 2024, at least 419 victims have lost at least S$1.8 million to such scams, the police said in a statement on Feb 21.