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SINGAPORE : There have been more reports of victims falling prey to money scams.
The latest figures from the police showed that 167 victims have been duped in the so-called "lottery scams".
Their losses range from as little as S$6 to as high as S$352,545.00.
The total amount involved so far has risen to over $1.8 million.
Meanwhile, there has been a report of a new scam - this time using the Singapore Red Cross's (SRC) name.
A member of the public received a call on October 3 from a Chinese lady about a US$230,000 prize money.
The caller was told that she had been selected to win from a charity draw which was conducted on September 13 in Kuala Lumpur.
But to receive the prize money, she had to transfer S$3,950 to a bank account in Hong Kong.
And part of the money will supposedly be given to the SRC.
But the SRC has clarified that it did not participate in such a fundraising activity.
It also did not authorise any company in Hong Kong to raise funds in Singapore.
The SRC also advised the member of the public to make a police report.
As in all fundraising efforts, the SRC has to apply for a license from the National Council of Social Services (NCSS) to conduct public street sales to raise funds for the society.
The license issued by the NCSS, signed and stamped with the official Red Cross logo, will also include the name of the fundraiser, purpose of collection, nature of event as well as the period of collection.
All fundraisers who participate in any fundraising activities must carry the license at all times for verification. - CNA /ls
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