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Cleaning Service Scams in Singapore: When Prices Are Too Good To Be True
By Seedly  •  March 27, 2023
When something seems too good to be true, chances are it probably is. While the crime rate in Singapore is generally lower, phishing scams are rising. In 2022, we had some prominent ones – One-Time Password (OTP) scams, Carousell scams, and property agent scams where the victim’s credit card credentials were compromised. Scammers are also becoming more advanced in the way they scam. This time, it involves getting cleaning services for your home. A woman has actually lost $21,000 because of this scam! Source: Giphy Now, let’s zoom into it and learn how this scam unfolds before anyone falls for it again. What Is This Cleaning Service Phishing Scam About? Source: Giphy Surely, those who despise household chores are the target audience. For the uninitiated, scammers lured this group by targeting them via social media advertisements – at just $20+ for a four-hour cleaning session every fortnight. After the victims decide to engage the services of the cleaning company,...
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By Seedly
Launched in 2016, Seedly helps users make smarter financial decisions with its budgeting app which allows its 40,000 users to sync up their financial accounts and better manage their cash-flow. Last year, we introduced a new community feature which allows users to crowdsource knowledge from peers before making a financial decision.
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