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Fake Simba top-up websites scam Singaporeans out of $83,000
Original: simba search engine phishing
Singapore police report that at least $83,000 has been lost to phishing scams involving fake websites impersonating Simba, the local telco. Victims were tricked into topping up accounts on counterfeit sites. Police are warning the public to verify official channels before making payments and to be wary of search results linking to fraudulent pages.
Why now: Singapore police just issued a warning about the ongoing scams, prompting wide coverage.
Evidence
- At least $83,000 lost to fake top-up websites impersonating Simba: Police , Singapore News · AsiaOne.com
- At least $83,000 lost to fake top-up websites impersonating Simba: Police , Singapore News · AsiaOne.com
- At least $83,000 lost in phishing scams linked to fake Simba websites since March: Police · The Straits Times
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