Beware & Protect Yourself 05 (Oct 16 - May 20)

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Be wary of fake $50 and $100 portrait series notes: Police

The counterfeit $100 notes in these reported cases bear the serial number 3AX412083.

Those on the counterfeit $50 notes have these eight serial numbers: 0FF875629, 3DL273922, 4DZ985604, 5HS436415, 5LV797440, 5LP297324, 5CK878136 and 5JH230011.

In their statement, the police said that the counterfeit notes, which are believed to be photocopied reproductions, lack security features such as a watermark and security thread.

The surface of the counterfeit notes also lacks an "embossed feel", unlike on genuine notes.

Source: Straits Times

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ ... tes-police

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Watch out! Your next travel booking might turn out to be a fraud

By Samantha Chiew

Of the 500 Singaporeans survey, about 29% of respondents said that they have been scammed or came very close to being scammed, when booking a holiday online.

Almost half of holiday scam victims reported they lost anywhere between $1,000 to $7,000 as a result of the fraudulent activity.

Source: The Edge

https://www.theedgesingapore.com/watch- ... 401b309bc7

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Woman’s money, diamond ring worth US$7,000 allegedly stolen by Bangkok hotel staff
https://mothership.sg/2019/06/bangkok-h ... mond-ring/

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M’sian woman working in S’pore allegedly almost raped while on bus in JB
https://mothership.sg/2019/06/malaysia- ... hor-bahru/


S’pore man claims to own a pet dog that has cancer, seeks ‘donations’ for treatment
https://mothership.sg/2019/06/singapore ... cam-money/

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Thai tourist's selfie captures London pickpockets stealing her purse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlHZb5uoBXI

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Foodpanda rider allegedly fakes accident to make Punggol customer pay for food twice
https://mothership.sg/2019/07/foodpanda ... l-popeyes/

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2 ladies casually browsing shoe rack at Teck Whye HDB, surprised to find camera right there
https://mothership.sg/2019/07/shoe-rack ... teck-whye/

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M’sian lady sends nudes after WeChat person promises her RM15,000, loses RM800 through blackmail
https://mothership.sg/2019/07/malaysian ... ose-money/

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the-trick-that-makes-you-overspend
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20 ... -overspend

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Alleged pickpocket at AMK market tails target multiple times, reportedly well-known in area
https://mothership.sg/2019/08/alleged-p ... mk-ave-10/