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$120,000 LOST TO SCAMMERS, ‘DEBIT CARD ISSUE’ SCAM: POLICE

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$120,000 LOST TO SCAMMERS, ‘DEBIT CARD ISSUE’ SCAM: POLICE

The Singapore Police Force recently issued an alert to warn the members of the public against a scam SMS.

The Police said that the message is currently circulating online and at least 18 p[people had become victims of the scam. So far, $120,000 has been lost to scammers due to this scam.

How it works?

The victims would received an SMS/message and inform them that they are required to dial a number as there is an “issue” with their debit card.

The call will usually “bank account verification” which will ask for details such as card numbers and one-time passwords. The scammers will trick the victims into telling them the sensitive details in order to proceed “solving” their debit card issues.

By then it would be too late, once the scammers have the details of the cards they would be able to utilise the card and perform transactions to transfer the money away.

For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Hotline at 1800-722-6688.

Prevention

The public is advised to take the following precautions when they receive unsolicited calls via phone or messaging applications:

  1. Ignore the instructions. No government agency will obtain personal information through a telephone call;
  2. Never disclose your personal or Internet banking details, including NRIC, NRIC issue date and OTP to anyone;
  3. Always verify the authenticity of the information by contacting the relevant government agencies through their official hotline; and
  4. Report any fraudulent transactions to your bank immediately.

Anyone with information on such scams may call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. All information will be kept strictly confidential.

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REUNION DINNER ORDERED FROM RESTAURANT, RAW MEAT & ROTTING CRABS

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REUNION DINNER ORDERED FROM RESTAURANT, RAW MEAT & ROTTING CRABS

Eating a reunion dinner seems to be a daily affair, while some of us can cook many prefer to order for convenience.

A family ordered an 8-course dinner for the family and turns out half of the dishes were done badly and serve raw, the woman that posted the details on Facebook stated that the crab had an ammonia smell which is the sign of rotting seafood.

If you do a quick Google search results on ammonia smell on crab:

“So, what should you do if your crabs smell like Ammonia? The smell of ammonia is a byproduct of the decomposition of seafood. Your fishmonger probably sold you a crab that has gone bad. To avoid getting sick, do not eat crabs, or any type of seafood, that smell like ammonia.”

Here is what the woman said:

8 Crabs

Anyone here orders from them yesterday night or friend???
Order 8-course dinner 28/1 for my family reunion only 4 courses is edible all get so disappointed eat half way stop order fast food!

Crab unclean with ammonia smell, yellow green bitter veg( not sure if it wash super bitter), cut all wings there’s blood in chicken, pork not fully cook at all 80% still red only 20% can see it’s cook. My nephew and son eat first hopefully they don’t get diarrhoea or food poisoning. Still no reply from yesterday till now.

21 Y.O MAN “KIDNAPPED” VICTIM OF PRC OFFICIAL IMPERSONATION SCAM

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21 Y.O MAN “KIDNAPPED” VICTIM OF PRC OFFICIAL IMPERSONATION SCAM

On January 28, 2022, the Singapore Police Force was alerted that a 21-year-old male had been abducted.

Prior to the report, the victim’s family, who were based in China, got recordings of the victim as well as ransom demands from an unknown individual with a Fujian accent who was thought to be in China.

Following the complaint, Tanglin Police Division, CID, and CAD officers were alerted and began an intensive search operation and investigation to identify the victim, who was subsequently discovered safe and sound in a hotel at around 9.30 am on the same day.

Investigations

Investigations received that the 21-year-old victim purportedly from an officer from the Ministry of Health in Singapore sometime in November 2021.

The call was redirected to scammers who pretended as China Police Official, The fraudsters allegedly stated that the victim was involved in money laundering in China and asked for his assistance in their investigations. Between 22 December 2021 and 24 January 2022, the victim and his parent sent more than $560,000 to the scammer’s bank accounts on many occasions.

The victim was also reportedly intimidated by the crooks. Following the scammer’s instructions, the victim sequestered himself in a hotel room and videotaped himself.

Singapore Police Highlight

Here is what the Police said: The Police would like to highlight that the China Police, INTERPOL and other overseas law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have no jurisdiction to conduct operations in Singapore, arrest anyone or ask members of the public to help with any form of investigations without the approval of the Singapore Government.

GIRL SAYS “NO NEED DO MUCH” FOR MARRIAGE PROPOSAL, SO BF DID EXACTLY THAT

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GIRL SAYS “NO NEED DO MUCH” FOR MARRIAGE PROPOSAL, SO BF DID EXACTLY THAT

A woman shared how she told her boyfriend “no need do so much la” for their marriage proposal, and when he did exactly that, she’s unhappy about it.

Here is the story:

To the writer of #101568, I’m in the same situation! So quite some time back my bf asked how I’d like my ring/proposal/wedding to be.

I told him “save money, no need do so much la”. He actually looked very happy when I said that and I probably should have taken it as a red flag.

I mean, I can’t just say directly that I want XYZ, right.

A couple weeks back, he then proposed to me…with flowers, and without even getting down on one knee.

I was so shocked I could barely even say yes, though I did because it would be way too awkward if I didn’t.

When I asked about wedding, he had not even planned anything and just wanted to keep everything simple.

I know I said “no need do so much” but I didn’t expect LITERALLY NOTHING. Can’t guys read between the lines sometimes?

It was incredibly disappointing and I may even have to be the one who foots the bill for the wedding things I want.

I can’t believe a proposal is something that can be taken this lightly, but I guess it’s something that I’ll have to get over in time.

Netizens comments

  • Later he buy ring and propose, you kpkb and say i thought i told you i want it simple and no need do too much? If now he do this, then you kpkb say read between the lines.
    No matter what he do, also kpkb. Communicate properly la. Read what between the lines. Diu lei
  • Honestly, ask you what you want, you say don’t want. Then when you don’t get, you complain he didn’t give.If each time your No was a Yes, then when is your No a No?
    Don’t entrap men. They are simple creatures. I think it’s very good that they even bother to ask you rather than try to guess and make stuff up as they go along
  • Can’t girls just be more direct? Why keep expecting the guys to read between the lines? I as a female, can’t understand you this kind of females. Really pity your guy
  • When he asked you what you wished for you should have just told him. If you’re not even sure yourself, think about it and get back to him later.
    You are the red flag. He asked a question and you choose to play mind games with him. And who says you couldn’t ask for what you want?
    What’s with the issue about getting down on one knee? You had the chance to tell him prior and you didn’t. Don’t compare with those TV drama or new articles or social media proposals.
    All these actions don’t guarantee a successful and happy marriage.Why are you expecting him to plan and pay for the entire wedding? You have no savings? You’re not working?
    Marriage is also a partnership. Future finances after marriage you expect him to let his money is your money while your money is your money?
    Men can’t read between the lines. Don’t play mind games with him.
  • You know what’s the secret to a blissful marriage?Communicate exactly what you want. Men are not mind readers.

NETIZEN SHARES HER “TIPS” ON HOW TO “SNATCH” A SEAT INSIDE THE MRT

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NETIZEN SHARES HER “TIPS” ON HOW TO “SNATCH” A SEAT INSIDE THE MRT

A netizen shared how she has over 10+ years’ worth of experience riding SMRT and would like to “impart some tips on how to maximize your chances of snatching a non-priority seat” in the MRT.

Here is the story:

Hey guys, for those of us making 1-2h train trips over the next few days to visit relatives, I thought that in the festival spirit of sharing, I would impart some tips on how to maximize your chances of snatching a non-priority seat I gathered over 10+ years of riding SMRT:

1) Avoid the green and blue seats. Always super crowded, virtually 0% chance of a seat, and worst of all filled with virgin chikopeks waiting to eat your tofu when the train jerks.

2) For the pink/orange seats at each end of a train, there are 4 doors. Avoid queueing at 1st and 4th doors, because they lead to the never-empty 2-seater, so your chance decreases by 50%.

3) 2nd-left and 3rd-right doors are the best; 2nd-right and 3rd-left should be considered 2nd choice because SMRT sometimes tries to be cute and sends trains with the middle compartment MISSING. I got burned more than once by this stunt. Not funny bro

Anyone else like to add on?

Netizens comments

  • Can’t believe there’s stats on this now. Goes to show how bad things are for some people to resort to this…Or this person is just an odd case.
  • You really go and analyse the whole situation. But still cannot get seat.
  • Just stand?
  • You got hear of Grab or not. Or you trying to save your Ang Pow money

FIRE BROKE OUT @ TOA PAYOH HDB ON CNY EVE, ABOUT 50 PEOPLE EVACUATED

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FIRE BROKE OUT @ TOA PAYOH HDB ON CNY EVE, ABOUT 50 PEOPLE EVACUATED

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) shared an update earlier today about a fire that broke out at Block 52, Toa Payoh Lorong 6, last night at about 10.25pm.

Here is their statement:

[Fire @ Block 52 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh ]

On 31 Jan (yesterday) at about 10.25pm, SCDF was alerted to a fire at the above-mentioned location.

The fire, which involved items stored at the service yard of a unit on the 9th floor, was extinguished with two compressed air foam backpacks and one water jet.

About 20 persons, including two occupants from the affected unit, had self-evacuated prior to SCDF’s arrival. The Police and SCDF also evacuated 30 persons from the affected block as a precautionary measure.

SCDF assessed two persons for smoke inhalation and they refused to be conveyed to the hospital. There were no other reported injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire had originated from the battery pack of a Power Assisted Bicycle (PAB).

SCDF would like to remind the public on the prevention of PMD/PAB fires, including not to charge batteries for an extended period of time or overnight. Do not purchase or use non-original batteries. See the accompanying infographic for more fire safety tips.

TENANTS ALLEGEDLY PAID S’PORE LANDLORD $700 FAKE MONEY FOR RENT

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TENANTS ALLEGEDLY PAID S’PORE LANDLORD $700 FAKE MONEY FOR RENT

A netizen shared how she rented a room out to an Indonesian couple, and they allegedly gave her fake money, which she only found out from the bank later, after she tried to deposit the money.

Here is the story:

“Hi admin, I would like to bring to your attention regarding these two people who are an Indonesian couple. They rented a room from me recently, but when I banked in the money given, I realised it was fake money

$1200 they paid me as a first deposit via PayNow, but subsequently, for the one-month rental money, they gave me $1000 in cash notes & the remaining $200 was sent to my PayNow. I didn’t think too much of it.

Only after I went to the bank and deposited all the money. The receipt shows only $300 deposited. I became suspicious already, I thought that maybe the money some of it got stuck inside the machine.

So I called up DBS they said will investigate for me. DBS confirmed that only the amount of 300 has been deposited, the rest given to me is fake cash notes.

I’ve made a police report regarding this matter as the couple doesn’t want to take responsibility.

I told them that if they think I cheat their money, can go police, they don’t dare.”

Counterfeit currency

It is an offense to counterfeit bank notes and/or use them, persons found guilty of the offense face a jail term of up to 20 years, as well as a fine.

ANG MOH THROWS RENTED E-SCOOTER INTO RIVER TO CELEBRATE CNY

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ANG MOH THROWS RENTED E-SCOOTER INTO RIVER TO CELEBRATE CNY 

UPDATE:  Neuron Mobility have since clarified that the incident originated in Australia and that they are assisting the Australian Police with their investigations.

A video emerged online showing an Ang Moh throwing an orange e-scooter into a river, as the entire incident was captured by someone who is purportedly his friend.

The e-scooter is a rental, purportedly rented from Neuron Mobility E-scooter. although the reasons why he decided to throw the e-scooter into the river remain unknown.

The Ang Moh was seen throwing the e-scooter into the river before turning around and running away.

Potential penalties

Littering

Littering is an offence in Singapore and is defined as dropping, placing, or throwing any article or thing in a public place except a rubbish bin.

Persons caught littering face a fine of up to $2,000 for the first offence as well as the possibility of Corrective Work Order.

Vandalism

The stealing, destroying, or damaging of any private and/or public property is an offence under Section 2 of the Vandalism Act.

Persons found guilty of vandalism face a fine of up to $2,000, or a jail term of up to 3 years, and caning of between 3 to 8 strokes.

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GUY ASK GIRL VOLUNTEER TO KISS HIM, ENDS UP KISSING BRO

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GUY ASK GIRL VOLUNTEER TO KISS HIM, ENDS UP KISSING BRO

A guy shared a story of how he went to a party a few years ago and was playing a drinking game which he lost.

As part of the forfeit, he had to kiss a girl and being overconfident, he asked the girls in the group if there was anyone who would like to kiss him, thinking that it is better to play a ‘reverse uno’ card to put him up high to sell.

However, none of the girls volunteered and he ended up having to kiss a guy.

Here is the story

“It happened 4 years ago while i was at a party. We played a drinking game, i don’t quite remember what we were playing but i remember that as a result of the game i had to tell them who in the room i’d want to kiss and if that person accepted, we’d kiss. Since they don’t have to accept, there is opportunity for awkward moments.

I don’t remember the name of the girl who came up with the idea of this game, but i really regret participating. Only a loser can come up with a game that can have such a socially devastating outcome.

I was really scared of being rejected infront of all those people, so in my infinite drunken wisdom i thought that if i reverse uno card them, they would have to show who would want to be kissed by me.

Being the smoothest in the house i said very overconfidently “any volunteers?”.

Unsuprisingly, no one said absolutely anything.

So now instead of being publicly rejected by 1 girl, all the girls at the party rejected me at ones.

I died hard inside, and the amount of cringe everyone felt in that living room was astronomical. Everyone was just staring at me and i felt extremely awkward and pressured to do something.

I tried to solve the situation by making it a bit comical, so i turned to try and kiss my bro, hoping he would see the fun in it to get a laugh out of that terrible situation.

You see, we had kissed before at a previous party when we got the prompt “kiss the person to your right or take 3 shots”, something like that.

When we kissed that time it was all in good fun and everyone got a good laugh out of it because we did it with no hesitation.

That was the comical thing about it, no hesitation “kiss your bro” instead of drinking.

At this party i was hoping he would realize what i was trying to do. I only managed to add to the awkwardness since the situation we were in was completely different than before.

He immediately dodged backwards to avoid me, but i persisted and managed to give him a smooch. He looked at me and went “what the???”

So now I had gotten multi-rejected and violated my friend.

No one thought it was funny, my friend was rightfully angry at me and i felt awkward, cringeworthy and awful.

Looking back, all i had to do was say: “Ayy ‘friends name’, wanna kiss bro?”, to which he would have said “god no” which would be pretty comical.

I would also have avoided the awkwardness of being denied a kiss by one of the girls there.

After some time i apologised to my friend, and now we can look back at that situation with a good laugh.”

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GUY SEES FIANCEE’S INSTA DMS BEFORE WEDDING, CALLS IT OFF AFTER

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GUY SEES FIANCEE’S INSTA DMS BEFORE WEDDING, CALLS IT OFF AFTER

A guy shared a story of how he asked his fiancée to show him her instagram direct messages before their wedding and then found out that she was cheating on him all along.

He then called a hiatus to the wedding after the discovery and is now lost at where to go from here.

Here is the story

“I was supposed to get married on Friday. The night before, I asked my partner to show me her Instagram direct messages.

I’ve been cheated on many times in the past, and I have issues trusting people sometimes.

When the gut knows, it knows. She willingly obliged, and immediately I noticed there was a message thread from a guy, whom she now had blocked, as of about 2 weeks ago.

At first she would barely scroll back, and say “see? It’s just talking about cats and stuff.” But, I could tell she was intentionally trying to control the scrolling to avoid things.

I pressed the guy’s name so it showed a list of all attachments in the thread, and sure enough there was a ‘birthday suit’ pic she had sent me back in September.

I said “I thought you said you took that the same day you sent it to me?” She tried lying by saying “ok I actually took it before that, so this was from way before”.

So I asked her to scroll to that day in September, and sure enough, there was the ‘birthday suit’ pic along with comments from him saying things like “sit on my face” and her calling him babe, amongst other flirting messages.

She then lied again and said it was just a one off she didn’t know how to shake, and that she had never been physically intimate with him.

After a little more pressing and pointing out inconsistencies in her story, turns out they did sleep together “4 years ago” but who knows if that is actually true or if it was when we were together.

Around Christmas Eve, she had said something to him like “I should have sent u home with it” meaning he was at her house at least on Christmas Eve.

They continued to talk up to at least 2-3 weeks ago, when she apparently finally blocked him and decided to focus on our relationship.

I asked her if she told him about us, she said yes. She said she told him on the phone. Another lie. Her default is to lie when she panics apparently.

She never did tell him. She deleted her texts with him so I didn’t even get to see just how into the cheating they were, or find out 100% if they had any physical interactions during the time we had been together.

The ‘birthday suit’ photos and obvious flirting seemed to mostly die down after October, but there were still a ton of “one-time view” videos on Instagram going back and forth almost daily until a few weeks ago.

She claims it was all “cat stuff” but I’ll never really know. She claims she stopped flirting with him after October.

Without the texts to see though, again, I’ll never know the full truth. She also at first didn’t seem to think there was anything wrong with continuing a friendship with him after the flirting stopped, perpetuating a damaging “friendship” because she didn’t want to hurt his feelings, and continuing to lead him on by sending him videos and talking to him almost daily, never telling him she was in a monogamous relationship.

The worst part of all of this? She knows my past. We were best friends in our late teens/early 20’s. We lost contact for a while but reconnected early 2021.

She’s been my best friend again since we reconnected. We hang out almost every day. We talk almost constantly in our time away from each other physically.

She knows I’ve been cheated on in almost every relationship I’ve ever been in. She knows I went to therapy and had tons of healing, and that I had been single for 3+ years by choice prior to getting with her, because I knew I had too much healing to do from past relationships.

She promised to never do that to me, that she would never hurt me and there would be no one else. We discussed boundaries multiple times and what we’d be uncomfortable/not ok with. Even still, she was cheating.

She said she was planning on telling me, but this was the night before our wedding I found out on my own.

I have a very hard time believing she would have told me. But who knows. I’m plagued by “what if’s.”

Anyways, thanks for taking the time to read. Currently dying inside.”

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