The Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill was passed on April 2, introducing offences targeting errant telco subscribers , retailers and middlemen who misuse local SIM cards to facilitate scams. There was a record high of over 46,000 scams in 2023, with victims losing about $651.8 million that year.
The Bill also makes amendments to enhance the police’s ability to apprehend people posing a safety risk to themselves and others, and to safeguard Yellow Ribbon Singapore’s symbols to prevent them from being misused under the guise of supporting former offenders.After the SMS Sender ID Registry was introduced in 2023, scams from SMSes fell by 70 per cent in the immediate three months. The authorities also worked with telecommunication companies to block incoming overseas calls that spoofed local numbers. But scammers have adapted quickly, and pivoted to using local SIM cards to target victims instead, said Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Te
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
Singapore Law Enforcement And Other Matters Bill Scams Telco Subscribers Retailers Middlemen SIM Cards SMS Sender ID Registry Telecommunication Companies Josephine Teo
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