Government officials will NEVER ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call. Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam. For more information on how to protect yourself against scams, please visit the .
In response to media queries on callers impersonating Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµofficers in scam calls, the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµSpokesman said:
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has been informed that callers impersonating as Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµofficers have called members of the public to request that they verify their personal particulars and to pay a penalty for issues related to their immigration white card. The Ministry wishes to clarify that Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµdoes not conduct such verification and does not seek payment of penalties.
The Ministry takes a very serious view on such scam calls and has filed a police report. We advise members of the public to file a police report immediately if they receive similar phone calls.”
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
22 APRIL 2015