At least S$34,000 lost in S’pore to scams involving fake travel agent websites


The police said on Tuesday (July 5) that it has observed an increase in such scams, which involve visa applications, arrival card applications and flight bookings made through fake travel agent websites. — AFP Relaxnews

SINGAPORE: At least 35 people have fallen prey to scams involving the non-delivery of travel-related services since the start of the year, with losses amounting to at least S$34,000 (RM107,216).

The police said on Tuesday (July 5) that it has observed an increase in such scams, which involve visa applications, arrival card applications and flight bookings made through fake travel agent websites.

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