Upon completing bogus surveys created by the scammers, victims would be asked to scan a Singpass QR code with their Singpass app. — Photo by Sherise VD on Unsplash
SINGAPORE: People have been duped into scanning Singpass QR codes that grant scammers login access to various digital services in a recent bout of online survey scams.
Victims were often lured with the promise of monetary rewards for taking part in a survey purportedly conducted on behalf of reputable companies or organisations.
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