This is the latest in a spate of government official impersonation scams.
told Stomp that the man, wearing a police uniform and sitting in front of a backdrop that says 'Singapore Police Force', video called her via WhatsApp on Mar 1.
"This imposter was daring enough to video chat with me and claimed he was from the police," she said."I told him to take his mask off and screenshot him twice just in case he cut off the call."This is what he looks like.Sharon then made a police report the following day.Last month, Stomp reported that at leastThe police emphasised that SPF does not ask members of the public to provide their bank account information and passwords or to transfer money to any bank account.
Check - Before giving banking credentials over the telephone or WhatsApp, check with authorised sources because the police will never ask you for your banking credentials and OTP over the telephone or WhatsApp. Never share your banking credentials, including your OTPs, with anyone over the phone. Tell – Report the number to WhatsApp for them to initiate in-app blocking. If you have disclosed your banking details, report this to your bank immediately. Tell your friends about this scam so they do not fall for it.
If you have information relating to such crimes or if you are in doubt, call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at
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