“The person I was chatting with claimed to be a Singapore Pools employee and sent me details of the scheme, where punters would have to pay $1,350 to win the top prize; $850 for the second prize and $350 for the third prize.”
A scammer impersonated a Singapore Pools employee on Facebook and claimed in a fake advertisement that those who pay the scammer $1,350 can get a “sure win” 4-D jackpot number.that he came across the ad on Facebook on June 19. It piqued his interest and he messaged the account given in the ad to find out more.
Mr Hu was told that he would get the winning number 15 minutes after making payment. If he won a prize, the scammer would get a 5 per cent cut and if he lost, the scammer promised to return him his money. The scammer, however, evaded his request and gave excuses to avoid speaking to him on the phone or meeting in person.In response to queries, a Singapore Pools spokesman said the company has been alerted to websites and social media accounts offering sure-win tips in association with its brand.
The spokesman also urged members of the public to be vigilant and visit only official channels for draw results and news relating to Singapore Pools.
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