Singapore Police Warn of 3,363 Government Impersonation Scams After MOM Email Malware Ruse Emerges
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Updated · The Straits Times · May 19
Singapore Police Warn of 3,363 Government Impersonation Scams After MOM Email Malware Ruse Emerges
1 articles · Updated · The Straits Times · May 19
Police said scam emails posing as the Ministry of Manpower claim firms breached the Employment Act and direct recipients to a fake MOM site.
A compressed file offered as “rectification documents” actually installs malware, giving scammers unauthorized remote access to victims’ devices once opened.
Authorities urged the public not to click unsolicited links or download unfamiliar files, and to verify any supposed government message through official channels.
MOM said its officers never ask for bank login details, unofficial app installs or call transfers to police; users should keep security software updated and use ScamShield.
Government official impersonation scams were Singapore’s fifth most common scam type in 2025, more than doubling to 3,363 cases as total scam losses hit $913.1 million.
While overall scams in Singapore fall, why are fake government impersonation threats more than doubling?
Beyond stealing money, how can one fake email let scammers secretly watch and listen through your devices?