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SPF: Scammers posing as Harvey Norman staff then fake MAS officers have stolen S$4.8 million from at least 119 victims since January
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Merzsam Singkee , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 23, 2026
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Scammers are using a two-step impersonation trick: first Harvey Norman, then MAS. At least 119 victims have lost S$4.8 million since January.
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Key points Scammers are using a two-step impersonation trick: first Harvey Norman, then MAS.
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What is this story about? Scammers are using a two-step impersonation trick: first Harvey Norman, then MAS. At least 119 victims have lost S$4.8 million since January.
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