The Singapore Police Force (SPF) will be using a single, easily identifiable prefixed number when officers make calls to members of the public.This is  part of a «whole-of-society» effort in preventing and blocking scammers' approach, Minister of State for the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Goh Pei Ming said at the Committee of Supply debates in Parliament on Friday (Feb 27).The prefixed number will be rolled out later this year, with the SPF taking the lead.«Going forward, if you receive an unknown phone call and the caller claims to be a police officer, it is likely a scam,» MOS Goh warned.This comes as Government official impersonation scams more than doubled in 2025 with 3,363 cases compared to 1,504 in 2024.The amount lost to such scams also rose by around 60 per cent, from $151.3 million in 2024 to $242.9 million in 2025.The SPF, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, banks or financial institution representatives and China government officials were among the most common impersonations last year.

Businesses will now have greater clarity and certainty when making decisions relating to land betterment charges (LBC) following improvements made to the system, announced Minister for Law Edwin Tong.Tong, who is also Second Minister for Home Affairs, made the announcement at the Real Estate Developer's Association of Singapore's (Redas) spring festival lunch event at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel on Friday (Feb 27) afternoon.Citing changes made to the temporary occupation licence process for showflat sites in November 2025, Tong said that this is an example of how collaboration between the Government and private sector has translated into tangible improvements.«This example is one of open dialogue and willingness to find practical solutions (and) benefits not just developers, but ultimately all Singaporeans who aspire to own quality homes,» the minister added.

A 32-year-old man will be charged in court on Saturday (Feb 28) for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.The alleged crime took place at about 7.25pm on Monday at a residential unit along Bukit Batok East Avenue 3.A photograph showing a debtor's note left at the unit's gate reads: «First warning. Owe money pay money.» Police said the man was identified by officers from Jurong Police Division through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras.The offence of loanshark harassment carries a penalty of up to five years' jail and a fine of up to $50,000. In addition, those found guilty may receive up to six strokes of the cane.The police also advised members of the public to stay away from loansharks and not to assist or work with them in any way. Those who suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities can call the police at 999.[[nid:729905]]editor@asiaone.com 

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