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.
The press release will be available on the websites of MTI (http://www.mti.gov.sg) and the Singapore Department of Statistics (http://www.singstat.gov.sg). The full report will also be available on MTI’s website.
MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
17 November 2016