About S$35,000 lost to new type of scam, where scammers pose as buyers on online marketplaces


At least 44 victims fell prey to such scams since last month, said the police. — AFP Relaxnews

SINGAPORE: About S$35,000 (RM107,480) was lost since last month to a new type of scam, where scammers pose as buyers on online marketplaces.

At least 44 victims fell prey to such scams since last month, said the police on Tuesday (Nov 23).

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