SG cops warn of new phishing scam involving email about purported traffic offence


Victims receive an e-mail saying they have committed a traffic offence, and may be asked to provide personal details or make a payment. — KUA CHEE SIONG/The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE: A new phishing scam, where victims receive an email from the “Division of Transportation” saying that they have committed a traffic offence, has surfaced, the police said.

Victims may be asked to provide personal details or make a payment after clicking a link to a website in the e-mail.

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