Man arrested for putting up fake OneService Lite QR codes around Bukit Batok to collect personal data

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SINGAPORE — A 39-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly put up quick response (QR) codes around Bukit Batok that made it seem like it was from a government agency asking for residents’ personal particulars.

In a joint press release on Friday , the police and the Municipal Services Office said that the man was arrested on Jan 26 for his suspected involvement in a series of fraudulent OneService Lite QR codes that were pasted at the Bukit Batok estate.Two weeks ago, MSO had warned of a phishing scam involvingmasquerading as its online service for residents to send municipal feedback and complaints.

In 2020, MSO launched OneService Lite, where QR codes that linked users to the OneService webpage can be scanned at places frequented by residents, such as lift landings at housing estates. "We urge members of the public to remain vigilant when accessing websites, and to always check the authenticity of the website before providing your personal details," the police and MSO said.

 

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