Police to Use New Number 6000-0999 for Calls to Fight Impersonation Scams
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Starting on November 2, the public in Singapore will receive calls from the police using one dedicated number: 6000-0999. The change is designed to help people tell real police calls apart from fake ones. Scammers often pretend to be police officers or other government officials to trick people into giving away money or personal information.
Until now, police calls could come from many different phone numbers, which made it harder for residents to check whether a call was genuine. With a single official number, people can more easily recognise when a call is coming from the authorities. Residents are encouraged to remember this number and to be careful when they receive unexpected calls from anyone claiming to be from the police.
It is important to know that police will not ask for money or bank details over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call, you can hang up and contact the police directly through official channels to confirm the call. Sharing this information with family members, especially older relatives who may be more vulnerable to scams, can also help protect them.
The new number is part of wider efforts by the authorities to reduce impersonation scams, which have been a growing concern in Singapore. Readers are advised to stay alert, check before they act, and report any suspicious calls to the police.
Sources: Yahoo News Singapore
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