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OCBC Has Fully Reimbursed S$13.7M to Scam Victims – Why this Scam will Go Down in History

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OCBC has just announced that it has made “full goodwill payments” to all victims of the recent SMS phishing scam that impersonated the bank. Most have received their payouts, while…

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How to Spot a Scam So You Don’t Become the Next Victim

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In December, Singaporeans lost over S$8.5 million to scammers. Of this sum, about S$2.7 million was lost to phishing scams masquerading as OCBC over the Christmas weekend alone. Some scammers…

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Is Neko Inu a scam?

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My antenna was on high alert when my friend introduced me to Neko Inu – the currently trending (and incredibly cute) crypto game that promises you can play and earn USDT.

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How To Protect Yourself From Scams While Shopping Online

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With more people staying home and carrying out more online transactions this year, there are also more bad guys using the Internet to scam people. In fact, more than $157 million has…

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Invest in property with “no money down”, legit or scam?

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I went on radio last week talking about what I’d uncovered about The I Quadrant in one of my previous posts – an investigative piece that took me several months to…

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Don’t Fall for these Pump and Dump Schemes in the Stock Market

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The Internet can be a dangerous place for ignorant investors. Recently, I came across an informative post that detailed the bullish case for what the author posited to be a…

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Is The I Quadrant A Scam? (No)

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By now, most of you would have seen the ads for The I Quadrant (TIQ) popping up on your Facebook or Youtube. If you’re considering whether to shell out $3000…

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Over $57,000,000 scammed – Learn How to Spot A Scam and Protect Your Hard-Earned Money

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In the first 7 months of 2019 alone, more than 57 million dollars was scammed from unsuspecting victims. These sobering statistics are according to the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). With…

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Are these dental veneers for whiter teeth that’s being promoted by Instagram influencers really safe?

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How do you know if your dentist is licensed to provide dental services in Singapore? I usually look out for their practising certificate and professional qualifications. If those are not…

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Why are so many mummy influencers peddling slimming pills and consumables from China?

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Does anyone still remember Slim10? The notorious dieting pill, produced by a manufacturer in China, led to various cases of thyroid problems, liver failure and even deaths throughout Asia among…

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Scams

OCBC Has Fully Reimbursed S$13.7M to Scam Victims – Why this Scam will Go Down in History

How to Spot a Scam So You Don’t Become the Next Victim

Is Neko Inu a scam?

How To Protect Yourself From Scams While Shopping Online

Invest in property with “no money down”, legit or scam?

Don’t Fall for these Pump and Dump Schemes in the Stock Market

Is The I Quadrant A Scam? (No)

Over $57,000,000 scammed – Learn How to Spot A Scam and Protect Your Hard-Earned Money

Are these dental veneers for whiter teeth that’s being promoted by Instagram influencers really safe?

Why are so many mummy influencers peddling slimming pills and consumables from China?

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