Singapore police have urged the public to be cautious of online scams, especially as the Chinese New Year approaches. Scammers could pose as sellers advertising festive goods on social media platforms, stealing sensitive information via phishing links or tricking users to download malicious apps. Authorities encouraged the use of ScamShield app to block scam calls and to report suspected scams. Scam cases hit a record high in 2024, with losses reaching $385.6 million.

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