National scams simulation exercise to be part of Singapore's Total Defence initiative in 2026

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (second from right) and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad (centre) at the Total Defence Commemoration Event. - LIANHE ZAOBAO via ST/ANN

SINGAPORE: The National Simulated Scams Exercise will be conducted for the first time from March 1 to Aug 31 to educate the public on combatting scams, as part of 2026’s Total Defence exercise.

The simulated scams exercise will be launched by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), with the support of the Ministry of Home Affairs, CSA announced on Feb 1.