Scam victims in Singapore lost S$385.6mil in first half of 2024 as number of cases hits high of 26,587

If the trend continues, scams losses could exceed S$770 million by the end of the year. - ST

SINGAPORE: The scams situation here has worsened as the number of cases increased by 16.3 per cent, with victims losing a record high of over S$385.6 million in the first six months of 2024.

If the trend continues, scams losses could exceed $770 million by the end of 2024.