Serangoon Neighbourhood Police Centre published information that a new scam is out on the Andriod Play Store. A Fake Singapore Pools application has somehow been approved by Google to be listed in the play store.
With the TOTO grand prize of $16 million, a lot of people would often try to beat the queue by going online.
Netizens are advised to refer to the official Singapore Pools website and place your bets there instead of other places or apps found on the internet.
The Police said:
Members of public are advised to be wary of an emergence in fake application involving Singapore Pools on 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞. Do note that Singapore Pools do not have application available for direct download on the 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞.Downloading of such application may involve high risks which includes misuse of personal information for activities. Members of the public are advised not to provide your personal information and always refer to the official website for verifications when in doubt.
The Police added a screenshot of the fake app:
