Singapore police warn of online bak kwa scams ahead of Chinese New Year


There have been scams involving the sale of dried meat, also known as bak kwa, detected in Singapore, police said. — SAIFUL BAHRI/The Star

SINGAPORE: Buying sweet-and-salty dried meats has turned into a sour experience for some consumers here, after their online orders failed to materialise.

The police have warned the public about online scams involving festive goods in the lead-up to Chinese New Year.

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