Scam victims in Singapore lost S$456mil in first half of 2025 with almost 20,000 cases reported

The S$456.4 million lost was a drop from the S$522.4 million lost during the same period in 2024. - Photo: ST file

SINGAPORE: Close to half a billion dollars were lost to scams in the first half of 2025, with almost 20,000 cases reported in Singapore.

The S$456.4 million lost between January and June 2025 was a drop from the $522.4 million lost during the same period in 2024.