S$295,000 lost to sex scams in March; some victims duped after searching online for sexual services

In some cases, scammers would proactively approach the victims through these online applications or websites to offer sexual services.The victims were then instructed to either make advance payment via AliPay credits at AXS machines or purchase iTunes or Google Play gift cards, in exchange for the sexual services."In most cases, the victims only realised they have been scammed when no one showed up at the meeting point," the police said.

The police advised members of the public to be wary of friend requests or online listings offering escort, massage or sexual services as they may be fraudulent in nature.Scammers may also employ scare tactics to threaten victims into making more payments. The police said victims should remain calm and should not agree to the threats. Victims should also not give out their personal details.

The police also reminded members of the public to stay home and avoid going out during the “circuit breaker” period.

Source: Loan Digest (loandigest.net)

What to do? Now most WFH, surf net, chit chat via apps...

Just confirmed some guys think with their dick.

Still happening?

Are people really that stupid to not know which account is real and fake? What I do normally do is I will troll them until they give up. Kakaka

People actually fall for these scams? Do they have an IQ of 50? Lower?

Social distancing 🤣🤣🤣

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