At least 130 people in SG lost over S$180,000 to parcel delivery phishing scams in two weeks


Victims would receive emails or text messages informing them that their parcels are awaiting delivery or that they have outstanding bills. — AP

SINGAPORE: At least 130 people have lost about S$182,000 (RM587,639) after falling for phishing scams involving the delivery of parcels in the last two weeks.

The police issued an advisory on Dec 15 warning the public of the re-emergence of such phishing scams during the festive season.

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