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Committee of Supply 2022 debate, Day 2: Derrick Goh on combatting scams

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A big surge in scams over the past few years is alarming and needs to be urgently addressed, but this is a complex task as scammers always appear to be “a step ahead” and generally originate overseas. Speaking on the issue in Parliament on Thursday (Mar 3), MP Derrick Goh asked how the authorities will work with partners across the digital ecosystem and with agencies abroad, set minimum standards across the payments ecosystem, and ensure that police have the necessary manpower and capabilities.

A big surge in scams over the past few years is alarming and needs to be urgently addressed, but this is a complex task as scammers always appear to be “a step ahead” and generally originate overseas. Speaking on the issue in Parliament on Thursday (Mar 3), MP Derrick Goh asked how the authorities will work with partners across the digital ecosystem and with agencies abroad, set minimum standards across the payments ecosystem, and ensure that police have the necessary manpower and capabilities.

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