Beware of the Information You Give Out

As COVID-19 vaccination enters the picture, there have been cases of conmen to scam with the vaccination, the latest case being through SMS (short message service).

Types of Scams
  • A text message that provides a link for an early vaccination
  • A text message that requests for early vaccination payment
  • A voice message requesting people to press ‘1’ to secure an early vaccination

    • In such scams, the victim will usually be asked to provide their personal information, which includes financial details, and this results in the victim’s data being compromised.

    Vaccines for COVID-19 in Singapore are free for Singaporeans, Permanent Residents (PR) and long-time residents. Furthermore, people are being scheduled for vaccination and getting the elderlys vaccinated is our government’s top priority.

    With these being said, we should keep a lookout and be able to identify such scams before we become victims, including our loved ones around us.

    Identifying the Scams
  • For seniors who receive personalized letters, they would have to look out for errors in grammar and the link must include gov.sg.
  • There would be no payment request from MOH for the vaccination.
  • For booking of vaccination slots, there would be unique links given. Each individual will have their own unique link, and it is advised not to share the link with others.

    • Vaccines for COVID-19 in Singapore are free for Singaporeans, Permanent Residents (PR) and long-time residents. Furthermore, people are being scheduled for vaccination and getting the elderlys vaccinated is our government’s top priority.

    During such sensitive times, we should beware of people who are targeting vulnerability and fear. Furthermore, if there’s any other enquiries or doubts regarding the authenticity of messages, we can verify it through the MOH hotline (1800 333 9999).

    Being Prepared for other Potential Scams
  • In any case whereby you receive a call and have been asked to download some software on your computer, do avoid doing so before confirming the other party’s identity. You can avoid handling control and permission of your computer to scammers.
  • To keep your computer free of malware and phishing emails, look for the right antivirus software to protect your data as well.

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    Sources
    Bullguard, Covid vaccination scams
    today, Police urge public to be vigilant against Covid-19 vaccination scams