Rise in criminal activity and scams on Telegram extremely worrying: Sun Xueling


Scammers have pivoted to online platforms, with Telegram emerging as a platform of concern. - Reuters

SINGAPORE: Scams and other criminal activity on Telegram are extremely concerning, with scammers adding unsuspecting victims into chat groups to cheat them.

Minister of State for Home Affairs Sun Xueling said this on Oct 21 at the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia 2024, at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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