Singapore Police Launch Single Caller ID to Help Residents Spot Scam Calls
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The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has become the first Singapore Government agency to introduce a single outgoing caller ID to help the public identify official calls. The number, 6000 0999, will appear when police contact members of the public, making it easier for people to tell real calls from scam calls.
Scams remain a serious problem in Singapore, and criminals often pretend to be police officers, bank staff, or government officials. By using one fixed caller ID, the SPF hopes residents will learn to recognise genuine calls from the police. People who receive a call from this number can therefore check more easily whether it is official.
The police advise residents to stay alert even when a call appears to come from an official number. Officers will not ask people to transfer money or share personal banking details over the phone. If a caller makes such requests, members of the public are advised to hang up and verify the call by contacting the organisation directly through an official channel.
The new caller ID is part of wider efforts by the government to fight scams. Residents who are unsure about a call or who think they have been targeted are encouraged to contact the police or use the ScamShield resources to get help and advice.
Sources: Singapore Police Force
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