In 2022, Gallup’s Global Law and Order Index ranked Singapore as the safest country in the world, with low crime rates and public confidence in its police force showcasing the nation’s commitment to security and effective law enforcement. Walking around Singapore’s immaculate streets and parks, anyone would conclude as much. That said, the city-state is not immune to crime happening in cyberspace. In fact, scams and cybercrime are on the rise in the country. According to data from the Singapore Police Force, the number of scams and cybercrime cases rose by 69.4 per cent—from 14,481 in 2022 to 24,525 in 2023 during the same period of January to June. Some of the more common scams in the Lion City are job scams (25.7 per cent), e-commerce scams (20.2 per cent), fake friend call scams (17.3 per cent), phishing scams (13.4 per cent), and investment scams (7.2 per cent). Falling for a scam takes a mental, physical, and emotional toll on a victim. That’s why it’s important to...