Singapore authorities warn of a surge in tech support scams, where fake alerts trick victims into downloading applications that allow scammers to remotely access their devices and steal funds. Over 198 reports and $17.5 million lost since January 2024.
The person at the end of the hotline picks up, claiming to be from Microsoft or Apple, and informs you that your computer has been compromised.At least 198 reports have been lodged with the police and at least $17.5 million has been lost to these “tech support” scams since January 2024, said the police and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore in a joint statement on Jan 21.
The victims would then be asked to log in to their online banking accounts, and the scammers would take control of their devices and make unauthorised transfers, said the police and CSA.
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