Scam Types
This type of scam uses fake emails, messages or websites to trick you into providing personal information like password and credit card numbers
Phishing Scam
This red flag involves soliciting personal information such as password and bank account details
Request for personal information
Which group of people is most affected by online scams?
The Elderly
Which malware carries out malicious operations under the guise of a desired operation?
Trojan horse
If your identity has been compromised, you should contact this authority to secure your NRIC
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
The name of the scam that exploits the trust of online shopping to trick people into making payment to non-existent goods/services
E-Commerce Scam
Scammers often use urgent language and tactics that push you to make hasty decisions. What is this red flag called?
High pressure tactics
What year is Singapore's highest record total amount lost to scams
2022
What does ransomware do?
It holds a computer system or the data captive until a payment is made
This organization in Singapore provides advice and assistance to consumers who have been scammed or experienced unfair practices
National Crime Prevention Council
The name of the scam that recruits members by promising them payments for enrolling other people into the scheme
Pyramid Scheme Scam
What are some red flags in a website?
poor grammar, blurry images or excessive pop ups
What is the estimated amount of loss from online scams in the U.S that was reported by the FBI in 2023. ($ ___ billion!)
$12.5 billion
What are the common signs that a system might be infected with malware?
An increase in CPU usage and a decrease in computer speed
Who do you call when you get scammed?
GHOSTBUSTERSS!!