People posing as officers from cyber-security agency and police
The Straits Times|September 30, 2024
The Singapore Cyber Emergency Response Team (SingCert) has received multiple reports of scammers impersonating officers from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the police.
Vihanya Rakshika

These scammers use e-mails that contain fake court orders to deceive people, said SingCert on Sept 27.

The scammers claim that a court order has been filed against the recipient's internet protocol (IP) address for illegal activities. They then pressure potential victims to respond within 24 hours to avoid legal proceedings.

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