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At least S$185,000 lost to phishing scams involving hotel bookings since January
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· October 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points At least S$185,000 has been lost since January. Phishing scams involving hotel bookings have resulted in significant financial losses.
Phishing scams involving hotel bookings have resulted in significant financial losses. At least S$185,000 has been lost since January.
Scammers are making their messages appear convincing by including legitimate details of the victims' hotel reservations. This tactic is being used to deceive victims, according to police.
Further information on these scams is available from the source, including details on how the scams are being carried out and what precautions can be taken to avoid falling victim to them.
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Category: safety Published: October 9, 2026 Source: CNA — Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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