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Police warn against phishing scams via Google Meet video calls involving fake cops

Straitstimes • April 19, 2026

The police advised members of the public to be wary of unsolicited video calls received from unknown sources.

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SINGAPORE – There have been 13 cases of phishing scams reported since April 1 that involve Google Meet video calls by individuals impersonating police officers.

In an advisory on April 19, the police said the total losses during this period amounted to at least $32,000.

In this scam variant, the victims would receive unsolicited Google Meet video calls from scammers who are wearing police uniforms, posing as cops.

In some cases, the scammers would use the Singapore Police Force (SPF) logo as their profile picture. Some of the e-mail addresses used for the Google Meet video calls may contain terms such as “Singapore” or “Police”.

The scammers would allege that there are issues with the victim’s bank cards or accounts, and would then ask the victims to provide their iBanking credentials, card credentials and/or one-time password, allegedly for the purpose of investigations.

The victims would realise that they had been scammed only when they discovered unauthorised transactions in their bank accounts.

The police advised members of the public to be wary of unsolicited video calls received from unknown sources.

“SPF officers will never you over non-official channels. Do not provide sensitive information such as iBanking, card credentials or one-time passwords to anyone,” said the police.

They added that Singapore Government officials, including police officers, will never ask members of the public to do the following:

To transfer or hand over valuables such as money, luxury watches, gold or cryptocurrency

To disclose banking login details

To install mobile apps from unofficial app stores

Transfer calls to the police or any other government officials

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Phishing Scams via Video Calls Impersonating Singapore Police Officers Since April 1, 2026, Singapore has seen a surge in phishing scams involving unsolicited Google Meet video calls from individuals impersonating officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF). At least 13 cases have been reported, resulting in total losses exceeding $32,000. Scammers pose as police officers, often wearing uniforms and using the SPF logo as their profile picture, to convince victims that there are issues with their bank accounts. Victims are then asked to provide sensitive information such as iBanking credentials and One-Time Passwords (OTPs). The scams have been confirmed to involve calls made through Google Meet, and victims typically realize they have been scammed only after discovering unauthorized transactions in their accounts. The police have issued advisories urging the public to remain vigilant and to avoid sharing personal information over unofficial channels. They emphasize that SPF officers will never request sensitive information through non-official means. The ScamShield helpline is available for those who suspect they are being targeted. 3 sources 58

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