by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore Police and MAS are warning about impersonation scams involving WeChat, UnionPay, and Alipay. Since January 2025, at least 678 cases have been reported, with losses of S$17.4 million. The scam starts with calls from local Singapore numbers claiming to be from...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Over 80% of Malaysian banks have implemented at least one AI initiative, according to Bank Negara Malaysia. Typical applications include fraud detection, customer analytics, and e-KYC processes. Only 23% of companies in Southeast Asia are making long-term AI...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Sims 4 The Sims 4: Sims 4 is the preeminent life simulation game, distinguished by its continual evolution through expansions and updates. While the base game (now free to play) provides the core life simulation mechanics, the actual depth emerges through the...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is a concerning case of a cross-border scam operation targeting elderly Singaporeans. Here’s a summary of the key points: Five Malaysian men have been sentenced to prison and fined for their involvement in a scam operation that: Defrauded at least 70...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In 2024, Singapore saw a significant rise in cryptocurrency-related scams: Cryptocurrency losses accounted for 24.3% of the total $1.1 billion lost to scams in 2024, up from 6.8% in 2023 The most significant single case involved a 36-year-old man who lost $125 million...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, the threat of scams has become a pervasive challenge, demanding innovative and collaborative solutions. Recognizing this urgent need, the Singapore Police Force’s (SPF) Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) has forged a...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a landmark recognition of its enduring impact and pioneering spirit, “Shenmue,” the 1999 action-adventure title conceived by visionary Japanese game designer Yu Suzuki, has been voted the most influential video game of all time in a recent survey...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ethan Gach’s announcement of Mario Kart World as a launch title for the Switch 2 sent ripples of excitement throughout the gaming community. The revelation, delivered on April 2nd, 2025, confirmed what many had only dared to dream of: a Mario Kart title pushing...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore – Renowned venture capitalist Finian Tan testified in High Court today that he was initially impressed by the individual accused of orchestrating a large-scale nickel trading scam. Tan’s testimony provides a crucial glimpse into the alleged scheme,...
by chung chinyi | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The article highlights how scams have become nearly impossible to spot, even for experts. At the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia 2024, most anti-scam experts (including law enforcement, bank representatives, and tech companies) failed to identify AI-generated fake...
