A scammer posing as hotel staff targeted a business owner. The owner, 31, reported losing nearly S$2,000 in a short time frame. Details of an overseas booking were included in a message the owner received.
The incident occurred after the owner got a message about verifying a card. Further information about the scam is available, including screenshots of the exchange.
The business owner shared his experience on social media to warn others about similar incidents.
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