The S-Files: SPF psychologists reveal what goes on behind scams
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Dive into the world of scams and uncover the truth behind how they work with Carolyn Misir, Principal Psychologist, and Joel Ong, Psychologist, from the Singapore Police Force. From job scams to e-commerce fraud and even impersonation of government officialsThe S-Files: SPF psychologists reveal what goes on behind scams
Dive into the world of scams and uncover the truth behind how they work with Carolyn Misir, Principal Psychologist, and Joel Ong, Psychologist, from the Singapore Police Force. From job scams to e-commerce fraud and even impersonation of government officials, Misir and Ong break down how these schemes operate, what psychological tactics scammers use and who is most at risk. File #1 - 'Do you want to earn quick cash?' Explore how scammers exploit dreams of easy money through fake job offers. With WhatsApp and Telegram as their playgrounds, these fraudsters promise commissions for simple tasks but leave victims empty-handed. An astonishing $86 million has been lost due to job scams in the first half of 2024. Discover how to spot the red flags and avoid becoming a statistic in the growing wave of job scams. File #2 - 'Do you want a good deal?' The allure of online deals can be hard to resist - but they might cost more than you think. From fake payments to phantom goods, e-commerce scams have skyrocketed in recent years. Hear a victim's account firsthand and learn how to outwit these digital con artists. Read more