SINGAPORE - More scams have hit the food and beverage (F&B) industry this festive season, putting several affected business operators on high alert to minimise damage.The incidents cut across different segments.They range from impersonation of food delivery platforms to scammers seeking payment to take down bad Google reviews to, more recently, the rise of fake restaurant websites that take reservations and online orders.Such incidents are not isolated to Singapore.In South Korea, several news outlets have reported on fake vouchers sold for a meal at the famed Mosu restaurant in Seoul by chef Anh Sung-jae, a judge on Netflix reality show Culinary Class Wars (2024 to present).Chef Anh posted a photo of the voucher on social media in January, urging the public to beware of imposters. The voucher listed a specific date and time, along with his name and signature.Prior to this, the restaurant also faced an impersonation scam in March 2025. It involved someone who posed as a telecommunications company employee rerouting calls made to Mosu's phone number and requesting meal payments from customers. Read more