People in SG tricked into granting scammers Singpass access in QR code scam

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.