
When the victims completed the surveys, the scammers would ask them to scan a Singpass QR code with their Singpass app. — Bloomberg
SINGAPORE: A new type of scam has emerged, tricking people into using their Singpass app to scan Singpass QR codes sent via SMS to authorise access into digital services.
The police on Tuesday (Feb 22) warned that scammers could misuse the access by registering businesses, subscribing for new mobile lines or opening new bank accounts under the victim’s name. These registrations could be for illicit purposes.
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