• 11月24日 星期日

Watch out for fake govt websites and links by scammers

默认标题_自定义px_2021-02-23-0.pngWith the ongoing COVID-19 situation, scams and fake news surrounding the illness have become more prevalent. Malicious actors have been setting up fraudulent websites and circulating messages to spread fake news and phish for personal and financial information. Some of the schemes appear to offer financial “help”, preying on people who are looking for help out of difficult situations. 

Watch out for fake govt websites and links by scammers

Here are some ways you can protect yourself:

Exercise caution when accessing unfamiliar URLs

In particular, those forwarded through text messages, or those asking for personal and financial information. Do not respond to requests for or submit any personal and financial information through these unfamiliar URLs.

Trust only official URLs

Government agencies will transact and communicate with you on COVID-19 matters via .gov.sg websites or other websites that you’ll already be familiar with (e.g. ns.sg).

Check where the URL is from

Trust only websites with URLs belonging to a Government agency or a credible institution (e.g. hospital or credible news agency).

Check back with MOH if necessary

Watch out for fake govt websites and links by scammers

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