In 2021, 752 cases of scams known as the China Officials Impersonation scam were reported. This is a common type of scam carried out in Singapore. It involves the scammer impersonating as a Chinese official, usually police, targeting Chinese nationals living in Singapore. Victims are tricked into handing over money to these officials in relation to a made-up legal problem.
Number of cases of China Officials Impersonation scams in Singapore from 2016 to 2021
China Officials Impersonation scams are a type of scam common in Singapore, involving the scammer impersonating a Chinese government or bank official to con the victim out of large amounts of cash.
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