At least S$1.3 million lost in October to scammers impersonating Simba staff members, government officials
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Scammers impersonating government officials and Simba staff caused losses of at least S$1.3 million in October. Victims were targeted through unsolicited phone calls. The fraudsters claimed the victims had subscribed to mobile plans or packages. They also falsely stated that the victims had purchased iPhones from the telco.
Victims received unsolicited calls from scammers claiming to be Simba staff members, who claimed that the victims had purchased iPhones or subscribed to mobile plans or packages with the telco.