Scammers target S’pore Prime Minister in fake email scam


Lee posted a photo of the email on Oct 3, which the scammers had created to look like it came from the Singapore Prime Minister's Office. — Bloomberg

SINGAPORE: Scammers have been sending out fake emails purportedly from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, as they continue to target personalities, including government leaders, in pushing various scams.

PM Lee posted a photo of the email on Oct 3, which the scammers had created to look like it came from the Prime Minister's Office.

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