SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force on Sunday (Jul 16) issued a warning over a fake SMS impersonating as its 'anti-scam centre (ASC)'. 'In this scam variant, members of the public would receive a scam SMS from 'ASC', requesting them to download and install an “anti-scam” app to ensure the
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force on Sunday issued a warning over a fake SMS impersonating as its"anti-scam centre ".
"The fake SMS would direct members of the public to a URL link leading to an Android Package Kit file, an application created for Android’s operating system purportedly from 'ASC'." While the fake app purportedly claims to help identify and prevent scams by providing comprehensive protection and security, downloading it may enable scammers to gain remote access to devices.
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