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BEWARE – SCAMMERS SPREADING MALWARE VIA FAKE ADS “SELLING” 2ND-HAND GOODS, $210K LOST

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BEWARE – SCAMMERS SPREADING MALWARE VIA FAKE ADS “SELLING” 2ND-HAND GOODS, $210K LOST

POLICE ADVISORY ON MALWARE SPREAD THROUGH FRAUDULENT POSTINGS INVOLVING THE SALE OF SECOND-HAND GOODS

The Police have observed an emergence of malware scams involving the sale of second-hand goods on fraudulent advertisements posted on Facebook.

In September 2023, at least 21 victims have fallen prey, with total losses amounting to at least $210,000. Members of the public are advised to be wary of fraudulent advertisements, especially when purchasing or selling items/services on Facebook.

Modus operandi

In these cases, victims would respond to Facebook advertisements from scammers purportedly looking to buy second-hand goods such as clothes, electronics, furniture, etc. by contacting the scammers via the social messaging platforms to enquire about the process.

The scammers would then direct victims to communicate on WhatsApp. When both parties came to an agreement on the prices for the second-hand goods to be sold, the victims would be directed to download an Android Package Kit (APK) over WhatsApp or directed to malicious links to download the APK to post pictures of the items they wish to sell, or to receive deposit payment and invoice.

The APK is an application (app) created for Android’s operating system, that contains malware. After downloading and installing the APK file (which includes granting the app accessibility services), the scammers will be able to access the victim’s device remotely to steal the victim’s bank credentials and passwords. Subsequently, victims discovered unauthorised transactions from their banking accounts.

Police advise

The Police would like to remind members of the public of the danger of downloading apps from third-party or dubious sites. Members of the public are advised to adopt the following precautionary measures.

  1. ADD – ScamShield to protect yourselves from scam calls and SMSes. Add anti-virus applications and ensure that these apps are updated to scan for the latest malware. Ensure that your devices’ operating systems and applications are updated regularly to be protected by the latest security patches. Please refer to Annex B for the list of recommended anti-virus apps. Disable “Install Unknown App” or “Unknown Sources” in your phone settings and do not grant permission to persistent pop-ups that request for access to your device’s hardware or data.
  2. CHECK – For scam signs with official sources (e.g. ScamShield WhatsApp bot @ https://go.gov.sg/scamshield-bot, call the Anti-Scam Helpline on 1800-722-6688, or visit www.scamalert.sg). Only download and install applications from official app stores (i.e., Google Play Store for Android). Be wary if asked to download unknown apps in order to purchase/sell items on Facebook. Check the developer information on the app listing as well as the number of downloads and user reviews to ensure it is reputable and legitimate.
  3. TELL – Authorities, family, and friends about scams. Report the suspicious content or advertisement to Facebook. Initiate in-app blocking by reporting the number linked to the advertisement to WhatsApp. Lastly, report any unauthorised transactions to your bank immediately.

If you have already downloaded and installed the app (which includes granting the app accessibility services) or suspect that your phone is infected with malware, please take the following steps:

Steps to take if you suspect you have been “infected”

  1. Turn your phone to “flight mode”. Check that Wi-Fi is switched off and do not switch it on.
  2. Run an anti-virus scan on your phone.
  3. Check your bank account/Singpass/CPF etc for any unauthorised transaction(s) using other device(s).
  4. If there are unauthorised transaction(s), report to the bank, relevant authorities, and lodge a Police report.
  5. After completing steps a-c, if you believe that your phone has not been infected with malware, you may resume usage of your phone. As a further precaution, you may consider doing a “factory reset” of your phone and changing important passwords.

If you have any information relating to such crimes or if you are in doubt, please call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. All information will be kept strictly confidential. If you require urgent Police assistance, please dial ‘999’.

For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688. Fighting scams is a community effort. Together, we can ACT Against Scams to safeguard our community!

Annex A

Screenshots of the fraudulent Facebook advertisement ▼

Annex B

List of recommended anti-virus apps ▼

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 October 2023 @ 10:15 AM

46 Y.O MAN USED FOUND DEBIT CARD TO BUY HANGERS, BIKE & OTHER RUBBISH FOR $1.9K, ARRESTED

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46 Y.O MAN USED FOUND DEBIT CARD TO BUY HANGERS, BIKE & OTHER RUBBISH FOR $1.9K, ARRESTED

MAN ARRESTED FOR UNAUTHORISED TRANSACTIONS USING FOUND CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS

The Police have arrested a 46-year-old man for his suspected involvement in using found credit and debit cards to make unauthorised transactions.

On 19 July 2023, the Police received a report from a victim who discovered that several unauthorised transactions had been made with her missing credit and debit cards.

Through follow-up investigations, officers from the Commercial Affairs Department established the identity of the man and arrested him on 9 October 2023. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is believed to have found the victim’s wallet which contained the cards and subsequently used them to make various unauthorised transactions amounting to more than $1,900. Two watches, a baby anklet, a bicycle and other household items which were believed to have been purchased using the credit and debit cards were seized as case exhibits.

The man will be charged in court on 11 October 2023 with Cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, and a fine.

Unauthorised use of another person’s credit or debit card is a serious offence. The Police take a serious view against any person who commits fraud, and perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

The Police would also like to advise all credit/debit card holders to call their card-issuing banks immediately if their credit/debit cards are lost or stolen, and to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

Do’s

  • Keep your credit or debit cards safe with you at all times;
  • Opt in for SMS notifications to be sent to your mobile phone for any charges incurred on your credit or debit cards; and
  • Check your bank statements and alert the bank immediately should there be any discrepancies or unauthorised charges.

Don’t’s

  • Give out your credit or debit card details to unknown persons;
  • Reveal your One-Time Password to anyone; and
  • Expose your credit or debit cards. Keep them in your purse or wallet until you are ready to make your purchases.

Case Exhibits Seized ▼

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 October 2023 @ 4:45 PM

INFAMOUS SAMSUNG “GREEN LINE” FROM UPDATE, MAN CHARGED $350+ TO CHANGE LCD

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INFAMOUS SAMSUNG “GREEN LINE” FROM UPDATE, MAN CHARGED $350+ TO CHANGE LCD

A disgruntled Samsung user recently voiced their disappointment in a Facebook complaint about their negative experience with Samsung’s customer service at their service centre.

What happened?

The customer, Arya Simon, who visited the Samsung Service Centre at Westgate, Jurong East, sought assistance for the appearance of green lines on their Samsung S20+ and expressed their dismay over the service they received.

The complainant, who brought in both their own and their spouse’s Samsung S20+ for the screen issue, detailed their interaction with Mrs. TIM, the customer manager (CM) at the service center.

According to the complaint, TIM allegedly informed the customer that in order to resolve the green lines on the screen, they would need to replace the LCD, and a labor fee of S$54 would be charged. Additionally, the old LCD was supposed to be disposed of as part of the process.

“Additional fee” of $300

However, the situation took an unexpected turn when the customer’s screen was found to have minor damage in the corner.

TIM reportedly claimed that an additional fee of over S$300 would be incurred for the repair, making it no longer a free service.

The complainant argued that the issue lay with Samsung’s hardware and software, and the slight damage to the LCD corner should not affect the overall resolution process, as the old LCD would still be discarded.

The customer requested that the green lines be addressed without the need to replace the LCD, as they were willing to accept the slight damage.

The complaint highlighted the customer’s frustration with what they deemed “ridiculous reasoning” by TIM, suggesting that this additional fee was merely an excuse not to replace the LCD.

The complainant contended that the green lines issue was not a result of damage to the LCD but rather an inherent hardware or software problem.

In their Facebook post, the user expressed their deep disappointment and regret at purchasing a Samsung S20+ due to what they perceived as subpar customer service. They called on Samsung Singapore to provide a proper response to their concerns.

Here is what he said (SIC)

Hey Samsung Singapore

It is so disappointing to see how I was treated at your Samsung Service Centre at Westgate, Jurong East.

I took my Samsung S20+ (unfortunately my phone and my wife’s) for the green lines appeared on the screen. Please hear me what Mrs TIM, customer manager (CM) told me!!

In order for us to remove these green lines, we need to replace your LCD and you need to pay us S$54 as labor fee. She mentioned that the old LCD would be disposed.

However, due to your screen getting small damage in the corner, TIM (CM) said that I have to pay another S$300+ and will not be free anymore!!

I questioned her back that users affected by the screen issues are not at fault, and the issue lies with Samsung’s hardware/software and the damage to the LCD will not make any difference as in the end, the old LCD will be disposed! I requested her to remove the green lines without replacing LCD as I DO NOT have any problem with slight damage in the corner of my handphone. BUT she insisted that I have to pay for LCD!!!

TIM (CM)’s reasoning is extremely RIDICULOUS AND IT’S ONLY AN EXCUSE NOT TO REPLACE LCD!!!

Samsung Singapore,

IT IS SO DISAPPOINTING AND REGRETING BUYING SAMSUNG S20+ WITH SUCH A LAUSY CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!

The green lines issue lies with Samsung’s hardware/software and NOT the damage to the LCD!!!

I hope I will get a proper answer from you.

Thanks

Source: Complaint Singapore Facebook

GIRL HOOKED UP WITH GUY WHO PET & SCRATCH HER LIKE A DOG, NOW ADDICTED

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GIRL HOOKED UP WITH GUY WHO PET & SCRATCH HER LIKE A DOG, NOW ADDICTED

Hooked up with a guy who scratched/petted me like a dog and I loved it.

I hooked up with a guy last night and it was great, we were chilling on his sofa eating snacks and he starts scratching my neck, back, behind my ears.

Just absentmindedly scratching whilst we watched tv, like I was a dog.

It felt bloody wonderful. I adored it. If I could have done that weird self scratch dog leg jitter thing I would have. I will now assess scratchability in all future partners.

Netizens’ comments

  • I have a very itchy back, like I think there’s a pinched nerve or something that gives me these itchy spots that can feel better than intercourse sometimes.
    Anytime I’ve got an impending breakup it’s always front of my mind “who will scratch me??” Its one of the more intimate affections I share with my current partner and I’m not sure he even realizes.
  • Physical touch is my love language and when family, friends, or lovers touch me affectionately it makes me feel so happy
  • Lmao this is something else.. especially with you wanting to do the dog leg jitter. Kind of like when humans stretch and then we start shaking cause it feels good haha

FRIENDS HIDING SECRETS OF ANOTHER, ONE OF THEM MIGHT BE A CRIMINAL

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FRIENDS HIDING SECRETS OF ANOTHER, ONE OF THEM MIGHT BE A CRIMINAL

I am a 22-year-old guy and I still have a large group of friends from my school that get together when everyone is free. The group is around half a dozen or so people with about even girl to guy ratio. Recently, I started to notice that one of our friends (we’ll call him “Hank” for anonymity) hadn’t been around for a while.

He has a blue-collar job so he is around town year-round. Our group gets together in some capacity multiple times a week during winter/summer breaks, so after a few weeks of not seeing him I began to ask, “where’s Hank?”.

The reaction I got was like silence and No one would respond. After some pestering, I finally got one of my friends to admit, “Hank did something really bad, I wouldn’t inquire further…I wish I didn’t know. You’ll never find out.”

Now, clearly, I am not going to hang out with him due to something potentially awful that he did. Maybe murder, rape, drugs, who knows, but I do know that based on my friend’s reactions when I mention Hank’s name in casual conversation, at least 4 people know what happened. With that information, I feel I can safely say that most of them that know were not directly affected by Hanks’s actions.

Why then am I not allowed to know what happened? Am I supposed to continue to act naive about the whole thing, even though something seriously wrong happened? Is it morally wrong of me to ask my friends to give up a secret, that probably shouldn’t even be a secret? How would you guys go about seeking out this information in a way that’s not morally ambiguous? Are my friends protecting him by remaining silent?

Thanks for the help

Here are what netizens think:

  • Have you tried googling his name, might have appeared in some newspaper before. If nothing pops up it’ll at least rule that out and you’ll know it was likely something more personal unless it was a crime that went unreported.
  • If so many people know and not telling you, whatever your thinking is probably true.
  • You’re probably just going to have to get enough of the story from Hank directly, to then get on the same page from others. Not a fun thing to do

CHILDREN FROM HELL THREW NEIGHBOUR’S BICYCLE DOWN FROM 7TH-FLOOR HDB BLOCK @ AMK

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CHILDREN FROM HELL THREW NEIGHBOUR’S BICYCLE DOWN FROM 7TH-FLOOR HDB BLOCK @ AMK

An Ang Mo Kio resident had a distressing experience upon returning home, finding her bicycle lying at the bottom of her HDB block at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1.

The incident took an alarming turn when she checked the CCTV footage, revealing that two children, a boy and a girl, were responsible for throwing her bicycle down from the 7th floor.

Found her bike on the ground floor

The resident’s day took an unexpected turn when she came home after sending her children off to school, only to discover her bicycle on the ground floor, in a mangled heap.

What perplexed her was the fact that it had been securely parked on the seventh floor earlier in the day. Realizing that something was amiss, she decided to delve into her CCTV footage outside her home for answers.

Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, the resident accessed the CCTV footage. What she saw left her astounded. In the video, two children were spotted outside her unit at approximately 1:36 pm, and their actions were far from innocent.

Innocent children or satan spawn?

The video footage revealed two children, a boy, and a girl. The boy was seen carrying a brick, which he ultimately threw down the building.

Afterward, the boy and girl decided to target the bicycles parked in the corridor of the resident’s unit. With a total disregard for safety, they swiftly picked up a bicycle and tossed it off the building, fleeing the scene while laughing.

Horrified at what she saw, the resident questioned that what the kids were doing were “totally dangerous and could have gotten someone badly injured.

Netizens’ comments

  1. Report police immediately, the parents and school need to work closely and educate all this kids. Before someone got injured or even killed by their actions.
  2. He really needed discipline badly before he goes on making bigger mistakes and regret for the rest of his life
  3. This action can cause death to other innocent people. . Police case pls.
  4. Just curious what will be done to them.
  5. This owner of this video can send it to police for reference.
  6. They’re of age to understand the consequences of their actions. Punish them heavy before a real tragedy happens.

You can watch the full video here.

MAN HAS A NEW GF BUT STILL MISSES EX-GF ALL THE TIME, NEW GF IS A BACKUP

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MAN HAS A NEW GF BUT STILL MISSES EX-GF ALL THE TIME, NEW GF IS A BACKUP

I have been in a relationship with a girl for 3 years now.

Shortly before we got together I liked someone very much and was pretty sure she liked me back, but due to bad communication and slight misunderstandings, it ended pretty abruptly.

Following that basically, immediately I met my current girlfriend and in the first couple of months, it got me distracted from the other girl. After that, though I kept starting to think about her again to this day, even though I’m in a relationship with a person I love and a person I can imagine spending a lifetime with.

Of course, I can’t just leave my relationship for a girl whose personality might live in my head and be a “crush”, leading to pain and regret for a long time.

Is it normal to still have thoughts of a different person rooted into your mind, even though you’re happy in a relationship? Or is it possibly an indicator of doubt? Do people in decade long relationships still crush on others beyond their love for their partners?

Here are what netizen thinks:

  • There are some important life lessons in this situation. One is that sometimes, you have a crush on a person and create an image of them in your mind that is not necessarily true to who they are. Whoever this girl was three years ago, she isn’t that person anymore and you probably have a crush on more of an idealized version of her than an actual person. It’s important to stay grounded in your actual reality and take care of your girlfriend who you do actually know. The second lesson is that the grass is usually not greener on the other side, it’s green where you water it. Put this other person out of your head and focus your romantic energy into making your relationship as happy and healthy as can be. Good luck, I hope it all works out
  • It’s always the what ifs and what could have been that sticks with us the most. It’s easy to say dont live in the past and move forward. But it is normal to feel these feelings. Embrace it.
  • You can’t erase people from your brain, no matter how healthy, happy and moved on you may be. Acknowledge it and bring yourself back to your present relationship.

DRUG TRAFFICKERS CAUGHT @ BOON KENG & MORE THAN 6.8KG OF DRUGS SEIZED – GAME OVER LIAO

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DRUG TRAFFICKERS CAUGHT @ BOON KENG & MORE THAN 6.8KG OF DRUGS SEIZED – GAME OVER LIAO

On 10 October 2023, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested a man and woman for suspected drug trafficking offences.

About 2,378g of heroin, 4,199g of cannabis, 223g of ‘Ice’, 106 Erimin-5 tablets, 11 ‘Ecstasy’ tablets and six bottles of methadone, with an estimated value of more than $473,000 were seized.

The seizure of 2,378g of heroin, 4,199g of cannabis and 223g of ‘Ice’ can feed the addiction of about 1,860 users for a week.

Arrested at Boon Keng

In the morning of 10 October, CNB officers arrested a 42-year-old Singaporean man and a 35-year-old female Singapore permanent resident at the carpark of a condominium in Boon Keng area for suspected drug trafficking offences.

About 68g of heroin, 32g of ‘Ice’, 30g of cannabis, two Erimin-5 tablets, and ten ‘Ecstasy’ tablets were recovered from the man, while about 25g of ‘Ice’ were recovered from the woman.

CNB officers then escorted the man and woman to their hideout in the condominium where about 4,169g of cannabis, 2,310g of heroin, 145g of ‘Ice’, 104 Erimin-5 tablets, one ‘Ecstasy’ tablet and six bottles of methadone were seized.

Later the same day, CNB officers escorted the woman to her residence in the vicinity of Yishun Street 51 and seized about 21g of ‘Ice’ from the unit.

Photos 1 and 2 (CNB): Controlled drugs, including cannabis and heroin, seized in a condominium in Boon Keng area in a CNB operation conducted on 10 October 2023.

Potential penalties

Under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, it is an offence for a person, on his or her own behalf, or on behalf of any other person, whether or not that other person is in Singapore, to traffic in a controlled drug, offer to traffic in a controlled drug; or to do or offer to do any act preparatory to or for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled drug.

If a person is found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or “pure heroin” or 500g of cannabis, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

Investigations into all arrested suspects are ongoing.

CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU
11 October 2023

MAN HATES HIS FAMILY, ESPECIALLY HIS SON FOR BEING ILL DISCIPLINED

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MAN HATES HIS FAMILY, ESPECIALLY HIS SON FOR BEING ILL DISCIPLINED

I hate my life. I hate my kid. I resent my family. I resent my inlaws. I resent my wife. I hate myself.

I never wanted kids, but was never adamantly against having one. I get married. My wife knows how I feel about kids. When we were engaged – my answer was “maybe one, definitely not more.”

As my friends started having kids, I started leaning heavily against having kids. Some parents had good kids. Some parents had bad kids. Even the easy kids looked like too much work.

Queue my wife’s sister dying. All of a sudden “family” is SUPER important to my wife. I get that.

At this point my answer to kids was still no. My wife bothered me and bothered and bothered me. Eventually I was convinced. The deal was her parents would come live near us.

I was convinced. I was so dumb. I was told not to worry about all the realities of having a kid and losing my life – because grandma and grandpa are nearby and would be all the parents baby ever needed. Since my wife’s sister died – she was the only hope for grandkids.

My wife and her parents worked me over so good. They convinced me. They made good points. My wife’s parents were in their 50’s and good health – they would be here “beyond the baby phase” and “would have enough energy to keep up with a kid”.

I’m shown enough Disney movies and Kodak moment and am promised that I just have to be a good dad and provider. A 1950’s dad if you will – one where the mom unfairly does all the hard stuff. All the good and no bad? Cool – fine by me.

Well here we are, 11 years later. My kid has “ODD” which is pretty much alphabet soup for your kid being mean and defiant. Nothing else is wrong with them – the diagnosis is literally that they are vindictive and cruel and seek conflict. Not because they can’t communicate or are hypsersensitive to stimuli – but just because.

Guess what? Grandma and grandpa say the kid is “too much”. They haven’t helped for more than a day a month in almost 7 years.

I came home from work to my son spitting on the neighbors doorknob – his reason “get the neighbors sick”. Why does he want them sick? His amazon package got delivered to their house in the morning and they waited until evening to give it to him.

Well in returning for telling him not to do that, my son went into the attic and peed all over the box of memorabilia I have from my parents – who both died before I was 20.

I left the house and am sitting in my car. I don’t know if I’m coming back.

And I don’t want advice. This isn’t “lack of discipline” or “bad parenting”. I’ve read every book. I’ve worked shifts 6 days a week for a decade to pay for tens of thousands (probably 100,000’s) of therapy, behaviorists, counseling, classes. You name it.

At the end of the day, it is my fault. I am so spineless. I knew I didn’t want kids. I was convinced, because, well, I’m a jellyfish. And here I am. 45 years old, crying in my car.

My advice to other men and women out there: only have a kid if you 1000% want them. Don’t listen to others when they say they’ll “help”. They’ll help if you have a happy, bubbly easy-going kid. Not if you spawned the devil himself.

GUY ORD FROM NS BUT CAN’T FIND JOB FOR 6 MONTHS, RUNNING OUT OF SAVINGS TO SURVIVE

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GUY ORD FROM NS BUT CAN’T FIND JOB FOR 6 MONTHS, RUNNING OUT OF SAVINGS TO SURVIVE

Folks who have been unemployed for more than 6 months, how are you doing?

I personally fall into this category and I don’t feel so good. I was doing design prior to enlisting but I’ve practically stopped doing anything related during my 2 years in NS.

So my relationship with design is basically broken but it’s the only education and work experience I had, if you count internships.

I could just do up my portfolio with all my old works but I feel like I’d just be lying to myself and suffer imposter’s syndrome if I do get a job with it.

It’s been months since I ORDed, my portfolio is undone and I’m obviously unemployed. Now I just look back on the time I’ve wasted, in shame.

Though I’ve been looking at other available jobs, I just feel under qualified with my lack of experience. There’s just so much overthinking, while my savings are depleting.

Netizens’ comments

  1. Job market went to shit right as I started looking, I decided to sign up for SCTP for potentially higher paying skillset, paid 0 nett (since I used subsidies + skillsfuture credit + last few hundred from PSEA), hopefully i will land a role soon enough…
    My savings are alright.. I spend very little, I got a side income, but that’s dwindled abit since I am focusing on studying. Building a portfolio through my assignments and projects, but not sure it will be enough. Hiring for entry level roles are quite full of shit now, if I am honest, without even considering the competition.
    Gigs are still alright, if you need it to make up for the meantime.
  2. If you feel a lack of confidence, maybe start doing some projects of your own to get back in the groove while applying? I’m sure many non profits or small set ups wouldn’t mind a free do up.
  3. Don’t give up! Try to do something that you find interest with. Maybe you can take on some part-time jobs while you are trying to find your direction. Sometimes, other experiences in life will bring you in the right direction!
  4. I feel and fear that. In NS rn, have a diploma in animation. But i’m starting to think it was a bad idea because I don’t have the time to work on a portfolio to further my studies in that industry.
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