Scammers target logistics firms in new ruse involving deposits for moving services in S’pore


WhatsApp exchanges between a victim and the scammers, who pretend to be a customer. — Singapore Police Force/ST/ANN

SINGAPORE: A new scam variant has emerged, targeting logistics and moving companies, the police said on Thursday (March 24).

In March, at least 10 victims fell prey to such scammers, with losses amounting to at least S$9,000 (RM28,016), the police added in a statement.

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