If this does not happen, the Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has not minced words with a threat to the public. He now warns others about the increase in online scams that use his image to advertise dubious investment and residency application services. This advisory comes at a thrilling moment in this year’s General Election campaign. Singaporeans, get ready for a historic vote on May 3! Wong emphasized how important it is for consumers to be on the lookout for these types of scams that use technology against them.
With the advent of deepfake technology, a big new red flag is being waved. Now, scammers are using life-like photos of well-known personalities such as Minister Wong and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh to lend their schemes legitimacy. Police warned that scams have been circulating quickly on social media in the form of advertisements and posts. As a consequence, countless unsuspecting Americans have succumbed to scams that offer easy, quick, and high-return cryptocurrency investments.
On April 20, Tiffani Nielson, a police department public information officer, asked the public not to underestimate these scams in a statement. They encouraged the public to remain skeptical when encountering ads or posts that seem to recommend investment opportunities. Wong’s warnings highlight the immediate need for Singaporeans to critically engage with such content. The wrong use of my likeness undermines the public’s trust. It further harms people financially by enticing them into shady investment scams.
Pritam Singh’s image has similarly appeared in these scams, illustrating a broader tactic employed by fraudsters aiming to leverage political figures’ reputations. The police reiterated that individuals should not assume the legitimacy of any advertisement simply because it features a well-known personality. If you are suspicious of an online ad or social media post, contact ScamShield helpline at 1799. They’re open 24/7, at all times ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you might have.
Especially new ones that promise huge returns from cryptocurrency – scammers are currently setting record highs for investment-related scams. This trend is especially concerning, as it exacerbates during the election season. Amid all of this increased public involvement in civic discourse and action, bad actors and scammers are taking advantage of the moment to swindle innocent Americans. Fortunately, the police are getting ahead of the curve to stop these scams. Unquestionably, their intent is to protect the public from financial harm.
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