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 .
Singaporeans in Japan who need emergency assistance can call the Embassy at (03) 3586-9111/2 during office hours; or the Embassy's 24-hour duty handphone at (090) 5258-3252 after office hours. Alternatively, assistance can also be sought from Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office at +65 6379-8000.
Singaporeans calling from outside Japan should add the country code "+(81)". There is no need to dial "0" for the area code or handphone number. For example, please call +81 (90) 5258-3252 for the 24-hour duty mobile.
For more information on the kind of consular assistance the Embassy provides, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at
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