Singapore Authorities Warn of Scam Calls Impersonating Officers from IMDA, SPF, and AGC

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have issued a public alert about a rising scam involving unsolicited calls from scammers impersonating officers from IMDA, SPF, and the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).

Victims are contacted by scammers claiming to be from IMDA, who allege that the victim’s personal details, such as name and mobile number, have been linked to criminal activity. They are then told to report to IMDA’s office to assist with investigations.

In more elaborate cases, victims receive video calls via messaging apps (e.g., WhatsApp) from a second scammer dressed in a police uniform and a third posing as a Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP). The scammers instruct victims to disclose personal information (e.g., NRIC) and transfer funds to so-called “safety accounts” for “audit” purposes. Other tactics include fake surveys requesting sensitive data or threats to suspend mobile lines.

Authorities urge the public to ignore unsolicited calls or emails claiming to be from IMDA or other government bodies. Never share personal details or transfer money without verifying the source.

This warning follows a recent uptick in Government Official Impersonation Scams, including a new variant flagged on October 10 involving the impersonation of M1 Limited and Monetary Authority of Singapore staff.

Singapore continues to crack down on impersonation scams, including those proliferating on social media. Meta may face a S$1 million fine in Singapore over rampant scam activity on Facebook.

If you encounter similar scams, report them to BrokersView to help prevent further victimization.