In the first half of 2024, 86% of reported scams were the result of voluntary money transfers.
In the first half of 2024, 86 per cent of reported scams were the result of voluntary transfers, where victims were manipulated into transferring their money to scammers.
In the first half of 2024, 86 per cent of reported scams were the result of such voluntary transfers. “These included victims of internet love scams and government officials impersonation scams. Currently, the police have no powers to stop them from transferring their monies to the scammers if they insist on doing so.”
Under the proposed Bill, MHA said restriction orders will be issued only for scams conducted remotely, such as via calls, SMSes or online platforms, where there have not been any in-person interactions. MHA said it is mindful of the need to strike a balance between protecting the public from scams and not unduly inconveniencing individuals beyond what is necessary to protect them.
MHA said this guards against the risk of scammers deceiving victims into applying for credit lines or loans on the scammers’ behalf.
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