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Police Alert Telegram Users to GST Voucher Scam Targeting Account Hijacking

Police Alert Telegram Users to GST Voucher Scam Targeting Account Hijacking

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ThreatCluster •July 17, 2026 at 16:56 UTC
  • •Telegram users are targeted by a scam related to the GST Voucher scheme.
  • •Victims are tricked into providing personal information and Telegram verification codes.
  • •The Ministry of Finance does not communicate via Telegram, only through official SMS.

On July 16, 2026, Singapore police warned Telegram users about a scam involving fraudulent messages related to the GST Voucher scheme. Victims receive messages with links claiming to check eligibility for payouts, leading them to disclose personal information and Telegram verification codes. The scam has resulted in account hijacking, allowing scammers to send phishing links to victims' contacts. Approximately 1.5 million Singaporeans are set to receive GST Voucher payouts in August, making this scam particularly timely. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that it does not use Telegram for communication and will only send SMS notifications from 'gov.sg'. Security experts emphasize the need for users to enable two-factor authentication and report any suspicious activity. The police reiterated that personal information should never be disclosed in response to unsolicited messages.

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2026-07-09
GST Voucher payouts announced
The Ministry of Finance announced that 1.5 million Singaporeans will receive GST Voucher payouts in August.
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2026-07-16
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Singapore police warned Telegram users about a scam involving fake GST Voucher messages that hijack accounts.
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