Victims would receive phone calls from unknown numbers with the '+' prefix. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - At least 1,098 people have fallen prey since January to scams involving fraudsters pretending to be the victims' friends, with total losses of around $4.5 million.
Thinking they are acquainted, the victims would reply with the name of a friend who they think sound similar to the caller, said the police. The police also urged the public to be wary of unusual requests received via phone calls or messages even if they appear to be from family or friends.
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