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At least 144 victims lost S$190,000 this year from latest rental scam: SPF

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Michelle Zhu

Michelle Zhu

Published Mon, Mar 21, 2022 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THE resurgence of a particular rental scam variant has been noted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF).

    Losses have amounted to about or over S$190,000 with at least 144 victims having fallen prey to such scams since January 2022, according to a press statement on Monday (Mar 21).

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