The deceptive iMessage texts direct recipients to fraudulent websites that mimic legitimate entities to harvest credit card numbers and banking details. Earlier advisories specifically flagged fake notices impersonating delivery firms such as TracX Logis, uParcel, and Park N Parcel. Authorities urge device owners to check suspicious links against the ScamShield application and update operating software to counter these threats.
Key points
Residents should avoid replying to unverified messages and confirm all payment requests t…: Residents should avoid replying to unverified messages and confirm all payment requests through official platforms.
Users are advised to screen dubious links with the ScamShield application and maintain up…: Users are advised to screen dubious links with the ScamShield application and maintain updated device operating software.
Scams remain the primary crime category in Singapore, having generated hundreds of millio…: Scams remain the primary crime category in Singapore, having generated hundreds of millions of dollars in losses during 2026.
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- Police said at least $31,000 was lost since Oct 31 to Apple iMessage phishing scams posing as courier companies or SingHealth polyclinics.
- Victims received fake parcel or bill messages with phishing links that stole personal, banking or card details, or pushed them to make payments.
- Police said not to reply, to check links with ScamShield or official sites, and to keep Apple devices updated for security.
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SINGAPORE – If you receive a text on Apple iMessage that appears to be from a courier company or a SingHealth polyclinic, be on your guard.
The police cautioned in a statement on Nov 14 that at least $31,000 has been lost since Oct 31 to scam Apple iMessages impersonating courier delivery firms or polyclinics.
In such scams, the victims would receive messages that seem to belong to recognised couriers companies. The messages would inform the recipients of failed parcel deliveries due to incomplete delivery information.
Some victims would receive messages that seem to be from SingHealth polyclinics, that claim that the recipients have outstanding outpatient bills.
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