Singaporean journalist Steven Chia used social media to warn the public about a fake news article fraudulently featuring his image alongside DBS CEO Tan Su Shan. The fabricated story, titled with inflammatory language about banks 'robbing' families, is part of a money-making scam designed to deceive people into losing money. Chia shared screenshots, explained the scam's mechanics, including fake drama and testimonials, and noted the realistic appearance of the fabricated images.
, took to social media to warn the public about a fake news article that featured his image. The piece appears to be a money-making scheme for the people behind it, but it could lead to people losing money in a scam.
On June 15, he posted a screenshot of the piece, which showed a picture of him alongside one of DBS CEO Tan Su Shan.correspondent Lydia Lam and carries the title “‘You are simply robbing Singaporean families! ’ — CNA’s Money Mind ended in scandal: Steven Chia forced the CEO of DBS Group to lead the studio in anger on live air.
” The screenshot showed that Mr Chia had allegedly accused banks in Singapore of hiding a way for ordinary people to grow wealthy “while damaging the interests of the banks. ”presenter warned in the caption: “Take note! Another fake scam has come up. If you see this please don’t believe any of it and do not share it with others!
” On Tuesday , he put up another post, saying that some commenters had asked what the scam was about, and he provided more screenshots, including one that was supposedly fromaccording to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026, as well as Mr Chia, one of the city-state’s most recognisable journalists.
“A fake story is then created with some drama and excitement about how banks are ‘robbing us’. And while I’m calling the banks out, it just so happens that I also know how you can really make money! So I share this information.
This is, of course, backed by fake testimonials of others who have made money from it too,” he wrote. Mr Chia added that the photos look genuine, making it difficult for people to discern if they are real or not.
However, he pointed out the signs that the story had been fabricated, such as the appearance of the ST logo when the story was supposed to have come from, the fact that he and Ms Tan were wearing different clothes in a photo that was supposed to be the same interview, and that he was wearing a watch in some of the pictures, which he never does in real life.
“Just remember, no one should ever tell you they have a guaranteed way to make money because there is no such thing! ” Mr Chia warned, adding that if anyone is unsure about something that he supposedly said, they could ask him about it. A woman who converted out of Islam 33 years ago and later married a Hindu man is seeking a judicial review after the national registration department in Malaysia that required her to obtain a lette...
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