Facebook user Sweetz Lyn shared how she bought a bottle of “Issey Miyake L’eau D’issey” perfume from a seller on QOO10 at one-third the retail price.
She later realised that it was fake and when she tried to get in touch with the seller, she got ignored. QOO10’s customer service also purportedly told her that she needs “solid proof” for them to investigate.
Here is what she said
I have purchased a bottle of Issey Miyake L’eau D’issey from a seller from Qoo10 at 1/3 the retail price.
Seller claims it’s original but the fragrance is totally off and the bottle only has a sticker saying “Made in france” instead of it being engraved.
I’ve been using this for more than 10 years and still have another bottle (original) with me. The fake one smells like some cheap pasar malam mixture.
Tried to contact seller but they ignored me. Contact Qoo10 customer service but they say I need solid proof that the product is not authentic for them to investigate.
If the pictures/bottle itself and smell is not enough proof, what else can? Please be careful when buying from online platform.
Facebook user Karry Yi shared how she bought a bowl of Mee Soto from a coffeeshop in Marsiling Crescent, and she found beansprouts inside that had already turned black.
Here is what she said
211 Marsiling Cres, Singapore 730211
The one and only Malay stall here is unhygienic at all, bean sprouts turn black already the stall onwer still included onto the Mee Soto that I purchased, to my Muslim friends that stay near here do beware and observe first before consume.
I don’t mind the food not nice, i only mind the food not clean, bean sprouts is cheap but our health is not
Netizens’ comments
Cost saving attitude in the wrong way, the Mee soto gravy also looks like keep on recycling type
Bad attitudes….have to inform the hawker
Can I check.. if its because of the sambar kicap then the taugeh .. soak in become black…
348 HAULED UP IN ENFORCEMENT OPERATION AGAINST SCAMS AND UNLICENSED MONEYLENDING ACTIVITIES
Following a nine-day enforcement operation conducted between 31 October and 8 November 2022, officers from Bedok Police Division are investigating 228 men and 120 women, aged between 15 and 70, for their suspected involvement in scams, money-laundering and unlicensed moneylending activities.
During the operation, eight subjects were arrested for their suspected involvement in money laundering activities involving transactions exceeding $500,000. 56 subjects were arrested for loan scams and loansharking activities involving transactions exceeding $200,000. Cash amounting to more than $430,000 were seized as case exhibits.
217 subjects are being investigated for their suspected involvement in various scams, comprising mainly e-commerce scams, investment scams, job scams, tech support scams and phishing scams and money laundering offences, involving transactions exceeding $6 million. Another 67 subjects are being investigated for their suspected involvement in loan scams and loansharking activities involving transactions exceeding S$250,000.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Commander of Bedok Police Division, Assistant Commissioner of Police Justin Wong, said, “This operation reflects Bedok Police Division’s commitment to the fight against scams and commercial crimes. The dozens of investigators worked tirelessly to bring the offenders to justice and prevent more victims from falling prey to scams”.
The offence of cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term of up to ten years and a fine. The offence of money-laundering under the Corruption, Drug-Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992 carries a jail term of up to ten years and a fine up to $500,000.
Under the Moneylenders Act 2008, first time offenders found guilty of assisting in carrying on the business of unlicensed moneylending shall be liable to a fine not less than $30,000 and not more than $300,000 with mandatory jail term of up to four years and mandatory caning of up to six strokes. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, offenders shall be liable to a fine of not less than $30,000 and not more than $300,000 with mandatory jail term of up to seven years and mandatory caning of up to 12 strokes.
The Police take a serious view against those involved in unlawful acts such as scams and unlicensed moneylending activities. This would include taking action against those who open or give away their bank account/s or mobile lines to aid unlicensed moneylenders. For more information on scams, members of the public can visit scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Hotline at 1800-722-6688. If members of the public suspect or know anyone who could be involved in unlicensed moneylending activities, they can call the Police at ‘999’ or the X-Ah Long hotline at 1800-924-5664.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE 08 November 2022 @ 9:35 PM
The Police have arrested a 45-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of e-commerce scams involving the sale of electronic goods.
On 8 October 2022, the Police received a report from a victim who was purportedly cheated by a seller selling electronic goods, after the seller contacted the victim to sell his items. After payment was made by the victim via Paynow, the seller delayed the delivery of the items and became uncontactable.
Through follow-up investigations, officers from Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio Police Divisions established the identity of the man and arrested him on 7 November 2022. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is believed to be involved in at least 27 other cases of e-commerce scams amounting to more than $56,000.
The man will be charged in the court on 8 November 2022 cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, and a fine.
For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam hotline at 1800-722-6688. Anyone with information related to such scams may call the Police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE 07 November 2022 @ 4:50 PM
A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) vehicle and a ComfortDelGro taxi were involved in an accident Along Pioneer Road North on 8 November, according to Channel NewsAsia.
The taxi driver was trapped in the driver’s seat, before being rescued by the SCDF and sent to the hospital – police investigations are ongoing.
At least 2 SCDF vehicles were on site, along with traffic police officers and SAF personnel, who were helping out at the scene and talking to the police.
The SCDF said that they were alerted to the accident along Pioneer Road North at about 10.45am, and when they arrived, they found the taxi driver trapped in the driver’s seat.
They then rescued the driver using hydraulic equipment and he was then conveyed conscious to the National University Hospital.
The Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of ComfortDelGro, Tammy Tan, said that the taxi was travelling straight with the traffic light in its favour at the time.
The SAF vehicle then ran into the taxi from the opposite direction.
Tan said that they are in touch with the driver’s family and assisting the victim in his recuperation.
The Ministry of Defence also said that the SAF is aware of the accident and they are helping the police with their investigations.
They added that no SAF personnel were injured in the accident.
27-year-old Breanna Strong, shared on her TikTok page @breannamstrong that she threw a birthday party for her 3-year-old daughter but nobody showed up for it.
She captioned her video: “we invited 27 kids to Avery’s 3rd birthday party , not a single one of her friends showed up.”
She added, “money and time wasted, breaks my momma’s heart so bad, literally going to go home and snuggle my babies.”
Plates and cups were seen placed nicely on the tables, as well as a birthday cake that the bought, but the entire venue was empty.
Her daughter was seen sitting at one of the tables by herself eating a slice of pizza, as the mother threw a pizza box into the rubbish bin.
Netizens’ comments
exactly why I don’t have parties, I grab a cousin/friend and travel to give my kids experiences
This happened to one of my daughters Now I make sure we show up to everyone’s party we are invited to. I never want to see that pain for any child
This is a rule at my house. If we are invited, we’re GOING! We have been the only one that shows up. So sad this happens I’m so sorry ♥️
I keep it intimate..We invited 4-6 people that she interacted on a daily basis. Small events.
This happened to me on my 16th bday. Never had tried again until I was like 26 and it happened again. I’m 39, now I always treat myself to a spa day.
I’m so sorry!!! she must have been heartbroken! 😭 next time let us know we will show up and out for her!
The Sri Lanka navy said that a Sri Lankan on the boat made a distress call for help, contacting their country’s navy.
The Sri Lanka navy then proceeded to seek help from Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines; and Singapore then responded to the call for help.
Singapore later told Sri Lanka that the victims were rescued and heading to Vietnam.
They are aware that there is at least one Sri Lankan on the boat, with the rest of the inhabitants to be identified after they land in Vietnam.
Some Sri Lankans are fleeing their country’s economic crisis by illegally migrating to other countries, and they have in the past taken illegal and dangerous journeys to escape their civil war.
My husband confessed to having slept with his female friend everyday for 2 months after our son passed away.
Our son passed away when he was 3. It hit my husband hard and he isolated himself from everyone around while shutting me out emotionally.
Despite living in the same house we were so far apart. He’d leave to go hang out with his female friend who he knew for 13 years.
I never suspected anything off about him spending time with her because she’s always been his comfort person. He did this daily til one day he stopped.
I noticed change in behavior and him lashing out at the mention of her name. I thought they had a fight or something but days ago, he sat me down, started crying and confessed to me that he slept with her everyday for almost 2 months!!!
He said he didn’t know how it happened or why. But mostly blamed it on the wrecked emotional state he was in.
He said he visited her home days after the funeral (first time she saw him after the funeral) and despite the fact that no drinking was involved, he said he felt like he was doing nothing wrong when he started getting too close to her.
He swore she had many opportunities to push him off and say no to him but she didn’t which made it worse. I was in a state of disbelief.
He said it just happened and swore he never in a million years thought he’d do this, not with her but it happened.
He did it EVERYDAY for almost 2 MONTHS. and not once has he stopped to think about what he was doing. He didn’t speak after that.
After I pushed him and started screaming at him that he made my grief worse and hurt me in my darkest days. Just kept looking down crying. And his friend didn’t even come visit me probably cause she was too ashamed.
He is currently staying with his dad. I’m too exhausted I spend most of my days in bed. I feel like my life is over. Everything just seems to be falling apart including my own body.
He is asking for forgiveness because he calls it “unique circumstance” but something in me refuses to to forgive.
My best friend’s awesome dad is sleeping with my mom. I introduced them and now my best friend is upset with me
Personally, I’m really happy for them. They’re really cute couple, always blushing when they’re together and being all goofy. I actually introduced my friend’s dad (34) to my mom (30) and they became friends immediately. My biological father is NOT a good person & has treated my mom horribly, so I’m happy she’s with a man that treats her sweet and respectfully.
My friend’s mom cheated on his dad, so he was pretty heartbroken for a long time. That’s when I decided to introduce him to my mom, they liked each other and the rest is history. Seriously, his dad was really depressed after his wife cheated. My friend loves his dad, but I never felt like he cared 100% about his feelings. The day I introduced his dad to my mom, he really lit up with happiness. It was pretty obvious he really needed someone to talk to and be with. Same for my mom, my biological dad was always awful to her, she too was super happy & all blushing when she first met my dad’s friend.
My best friend though is a little annoyed and pretty upset by everything (he thinks his dad doesn’t need a woman right now) and he also believes i should’ve told him before introducing his dad to my mom. I told him what his answer would’ve been if I told him first, he said it would’ve been a huge no. Thank god I didn’t mention it to him first, I think he’s being selfish. His dad was super hurt with the cheating situation and my friend isn’t thinking about his feeling at all. I believe my mom and his dad deserve each other. So yeah! I feel pretty happy they’re together. Also my mom is super young and very gorgeous, she deserves to be happy.
Plus, my friend’s dad is awesome! I’ve known him my whole life (my friend and I have known each other since elementary) so I know my mom is being treated beautifully by him. I also know my mom is treating him beautifully as well, she’s has kind and caring heart & I know they’re both in good hands.
Is it normal for my gf (f19) to talk to her ex (m20) all day everyday ?
My gf talks to her ex boyfriend every day without fail.
Whilst I trust her and trust nothing would happen I don’t feel comfortable her talking to him every day. They was only together a year but it was a well formed relationship, they met each others parents had “family days out” etc etc.
My past relationships have been very toxic and I don’t want to seem unfair or unreasonable by telling her I don’t feel comfortable with it.
I can’t see her being comfortable if it was the other way around. In fact I would feel so wrong and disrespectful if I was talking to my ex every day.
Netizens’ comments
It’s not normal to talk to your ex all day, everyday when you’re in a relationship. I don’t think she’s over him. Ask her about it, tell her how you feel. Edit: What’s odd about it isn’t the fact that she talks to her ex, but the fact that it’s all day, everyday. Once in a while or regular communication is normal as some people can be friends with their ex’s without any remaining romantic feelings. But when it’s all day, everyday…
most of my relationships ended on semi-good terms, every now again we wish each other a happy birthday, or comment if we see something cool on another’s story. but talking every day without fail is weird. your situation is not normal.
You’re the extra in their love story, man. In their mind it’s about how they got back together even after years of separation. They already had one villain, don’t stay to become another. If she prioritised her current relationship, she wouldn’t have constantly been in touch with a guy she was emotionally and physically dependant on. This relationship is not her priority. I usually refrain from commenting “just leave/breakup’ but trust me, my man, this is not about insecurity or trust, she’s just not that into you.
