#sgpoliceappeal
Police are appealing for information on the person shown in the photograph to assist with investigations into a series of credit card fraud cases committed at various retail outlets in Singapore between 15 February 2014 and 17 March 2014.
The person is believed to be a male Chinese in his 30s, slim, and about 1.70m tall. He was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is requested to call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000. Information can also be submitted online at www.spf.gov.sg/CrimeStopper. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
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Showing posts with label credit card scam. Show all posts
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Thursday, June 5, 2014
SPF's Appeal For Information – Cheating
From Singapore Police Force Facebook page:
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Online Scams Targeting Blogshop Owners
This is similar to another Customer Scam on E-Commerce Website.
Blog Shop owners should take note of this.
Blog Shop owners should take note of this.
Here is a Credit card scam that they are doing. They order from 1800.00 to 5000.00 dollars worth of product off your website by credit card. The billing and shipping address match. As soon as the order it, They want you to ship it immediately, and wear you out daily about getting the product shipped asap. It is obvious now that it was a stolen credit card because 30 days later, you will get a no authorization to purchase against your shopping cart. I was using pay-pal pro processor for my shopping cart which handles credit cards but does not give you any seller protection which I found out later.They only do seller protect on Pay-pal only and not all the time. Once the no authorization hits, pay-pal takes that amount out of your account immediately. They then fight for you to resolve the issue with the credit card company. With out letting the whole world know the outcome, the bottom line is the scammer has the product. You paid for the product and then your account gets hits for the entire amount when the no authorized purchase contacts pay-pal which puts you negative for what ever the amount was. If you send some product out, they tell their buddies and what happen to me is that 5 of them ordered product all before the first no authorization hit which means there was money and product going everywhere and in the end you have no protection on the orders, the product that did get sent you will no longer see and you will be responsible for the money on it. This has been a horrible and very expensive scam that was done to me and all I did was have products to sell on the internet from my website. My site has some very expensive items , so it did not take many items to really rack up the money which has all fallen on me. Now, I can no longer take a order from a legitimate customer because my pay-pal is in the negative. If a order comes in, it just makes my account less negative. Then you would have to try and chase that money down. It has been a nightmare to say the least. A lot of the times they ask if you take credit cards as the first email. Be very careful as these Singapore scammers are probably from Indonesia or Malaysia using freight forward addresses at the airport in Singapore. All the address's were on Airport Rd, Bldg. what ever. BEWARE..
Monday, August 20, 2012
Phone Scams Regarding Computer Being Hacked
The Singapore Police Force has warned the public not to fall prey to phone scams involving internet security. 32 cases have been reported since the beginning of this year.
On June 14, a woman had received a phone call from someone who claimed to be an employee of a well-known software company. The scammer told her that some Malaysians were trying to hack into her computer, followed by selling her a security licence in order to protect her computer.
After she handed over her credit card details, she realised S$1,300 was stolen from her account.
"I asked them to let me talk to my husband, but they said no, I had to make a decision that time, or else my computer would be blacklisted... I gave my credit card number and one-time password. Suddenly the screen went blank and some amount was charged to my account, and it was in euros," she said.
The public is advised not to divulge their credit card details to unknown person. Software company will not have your contact details. Therefore, in emergency situation, you will receive call from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), which can be Starhub, SingNet or M1. However, none of the companies would provide such security service.
On June 14, a woman had received a phone call from someone who claimed to be an employee of a well-known software company. The scammer told her that some Malaysians were trying to hack into her computer, followed by selling her a security licence in order to protect her computer.
After she handed over her credit card details, she realised S$1,300 was stolen from her account.
"I asked them to let me talk to my husband, but they said no, I had to make a decision that time, or else my computer would be blacklisted... I gave my credit card number and one-time password. Suddenly the screen went blank and some amount was charged to my account, and it was in euros," she said.
The public is advised not to divulge their credit card details to unknown person. Software company will not have your contact details. Therefore, in emergency situation, you will receive call from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), which can be Starhub, SingNet or M1. However, none of the companies would provide such security service.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tips to Secure Credit Card Details
On 28 February 2012, Mr Lin found out that someone had used his credit card to buy Malaysian and Sri Lanka airline tickets, total about $10,000 in transactions.
Later, Mr Lin figured out that the transaction was made through internet.
When he was asked if he had given away his credit card's details within the past few months, he answered no.
For Mr Lin's case, he was lucky that his bank would be taking care of the issue for him, which would also mean that he would not have suffered any loss in the end. However, he would need to have his credit replaced, causing some inconvenience.
Tips to Secure Your Credit Card Details
Some websites may require users to provide the details of their credit cards to sign up for something or just an account with the website. They claim that they will not charge any amount as long as the user does not purchase any item or credit from them. We should always reserve our doubts.
Some trusted merchant websites may keep your credit card information with them after you make purchase. This is designed for your convenience so that you need not re-enter your credit card's details for your next purchase. Although you may trust the website, do note that even the Americans' government websites can be hacked - your data on the web can never be 100% secured.
One possibility is that Mr Lin's computer has been infested by virus. Moreover, as smart phones such as iPhone become an essential gadget, more people have been going online with their phones and even making purchases. However, most users do not install anti-virus software or application inside their smart phones; therefore, making the mobile device more vulnerable to attacks.
If you are travelling overseas and need to use your credit card for payment at places such as restaurant, try paying up at the cashier counter personally. It is possible for someone to duplicate your credit card within a short period of time. It is good that you can keep your eyes on your credit card.
Later, Mr Lin figured out that the transaction was made through internet.
When he was asked if he had given away his credit card's details within the past few months, he answered no.
For Mr Lin's case, he was lucky that his bank would be taking care of the issue for him, which would also mean that he would not have suffered any loss in the end. However, he would need to have his credit replaced, causing some inconvenience.
Tips to Secure Your Credit Card Details
Some websites may require users to provide the details of their credit cards to sign up for something or just an account with the website. They claim that they will not charge any amount as long as the user does not purchase any item or credit from them. We should always reserve our doubts.
Some trusted merchant websites may keep your credit card information with them after you make purchase. This is designed for your convenience so that you need not re-enter your credit card's details for your next purchase. Although you may trust the website, do note that even the Americans' government websites can be hacked - your data on the web can never be 100% secured.
One possibility is that Mr Lin's computer has been infested by virus. Moreover, as smart phones such as iPhone become an essential gadget, more people have been going online with their phones and even making purchases. However, most users do not install anti-virus software or application inside their smart phones; therefore, making the mobile device more vulnerable to attacks.
If you are travelling overseas and need to use your credit card for payment at places such as restaurant, try paying up at the cashier counter personally. It is possible for someone to duplicate your credit card within a short period of time. It is good that you can keep your eyes on your credit card.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tagged & Facebook Credit Card Scam Alert - Miyo Minako
Tagged has always been known as a social networking site that scammers favour, due to various reasons (We will write an article to summarize it in future when time allows). There is recently a new trend to combine the use of Tagged and Facebook to create a fake impression to others that the fake accounts are real.
Scammers use Tagged to recruit more friends while inviting the victims-to-be to their fake Facebook accounts.
"Miyo Minako"
http://www.tagged.com/profile.html?uid=5460797136
Tagline: hello im miyo minako u can also add me on my facebook so we can chat me there miyo minako or miyo minako@yahoo.com thanks actually i dont have msn
One of her Statuses: "Goodnight GUys... and sweet,wet dreams... just add me in fb same name thanks.."
This is the Tagged account of the "sweet-looking" girl who claims to be living in Singapore. Most Singapore residents would have used MSN. Most normal sweet and hot looking girls would not resort to dirty chats online, mentioning words like "wet dreams".
https://www.facebook.com/miyominako (changed url)
Let us explore her Facebook account.
"u want to see me and watch me while naked again get my weblink now if u want
im horny and wet now"
She has been typing similar statuses in Facebook, telling people that she is horny and asking them to get her "weblink" from her. If she is serious about giving people her "weblink" for free, why not just post the link in her status?
For those who are not aware of her messages still, she is simply a "cam girl". There are many websites in the internet that employ girls to show her bodies and follow the exact commands of horny visitors who are willing to pay. This "Miyo Minako" seems exactly like one, but with a deeper plot.
She is pretty neat for she (or he?) always makes sure she deletes the previous status before posting a new one.
She has uploaded a few albums, which makes the account more "real" than other fake profiles you can see in Facebook. One of the pictures shows that "she" is from ITE. We are not able to confirm if the photos are stolen, though it is highly possible. Anyway, this scammer has made quite a lot of effort in maintaining the Facebook profile, and has even switched to Facebook Timeline by "herself".
As we scrolling down her Facebook page, we can see that there are a few people who have posted on her Facebook wall - just a few pathetic ones though.
Lee Zhen
"hey baby can i have your link now so that i can see you again im horny baby i want to cum now.btw my card not charged thanks for telling me the truth make me happy again"
Let us explore his profile.
Judging from the photo, "he" looks more like a China man than a Singaporean. Anyway, he has only a friend - Miyo Minako.
Is he a loser or has he created the profile specially for her?
If he is just a normal pervert out in the net, he would have added many other hot girls in Facebook.
Next, we have "Weng Yan"
"hi babe im already online now can i have your link again i want to have fun now with you i want to see your hot body again babe plss send me the link again babe im not scared bcoz im not charged plss let have fun im horny babe"
Our wonderful fan of Miyo Minoko sounds similar to other fans of hers "Lee Zhen", who types without commas, full-stops, and sounds equally desperate in the exact same tune.
However, do not forget about the most important message "im not scared bcoz im not charged".
Weng Yan's profile.
Similar to Lee Zhen, Weng Yan is a loner and loser.
Needless to say, this is a fake account specially created to let Miko Minako's "fans" think that the credit card information given is safe.
Lastly, we have "Shin T Akatzki".
"hi babe thanks for the last night
can u give me your weblink again im horny now thanks for telling the truth
i go to my bank card and im not charge thanks can we have fun again now babe"
This is actually the first "Facebook user" who has posted on Miyo Minako's Facebook wall.
The difference between him and the other two "fans" is that he has separated his messages into sentences instead of simply typing straight like machine gun.
Similarly, his tune is the same and he has mentioned about "bank card not charged".
Exploring Shin T Akatzki's profile.
He has more friends than the other two - pathetic 102 though.
We strongly believe that this is the first "supporting profile" created to tell "fans" of Mino Minako to approach her to ask her for her weblink and give her their credit card information.
Thereafter, the scammer or the group of scammers who has staged this scam is simply too lazy to work on the other two profiles - to add friends or provide a bit more fake information.
Pardon us for being too "kia si" (scare to die) and not trying out her weblink. But we can assure you that after entering the weblink, you will be prompted to register an account and you have to provide your credit card information.
There are two ways for the scammer to make money, which we cannot confirm.
1. The weblink is a real cam-girls website, which the girls will strip virtually for you and do your commands. The scammer will earn commission from the web owner for making you sign up. He/she may be paid by per sign-up or a percentage of credits the victim (you?) purchases, or both.
2. Entering your credit card detail is an immediate scam. The scammer can use your information to purchase items online immediately.
Who knows... by visiting the URL she gives you, your computer or Facebook account will be hacked?
Maybe, there are more methods for the scammer to make money out of your credit card information. No matter what, you are at a loss for being fooled, thinking that you have made a real hot friend.
Let us look at two conversations with her.
She has recently changed her name to "Natalia Miyo Minako", adding the "Natalia" in front.
14th February 2013: We realise her Facebook URL has been changed to https://www.facebook.com/taliammk even though Facebook does not allow changing of the username.
Scammers use Tagged to recruit more friends while inviting the victims-to-be to their fake Facebook accounts.
"Miyo Minako"
http://www.tagged.com/profile.html?uid=5460797136
Tagline: hello im miyo minako u can also add me on my facebook so we can chat me there miyo minako or miyo minako@yahoo.com thanks actually i dont have msn
One of her Statuses: "Goodnight GUys... and sweet,wet dreams... just add me in fb same name thanks.."
This is the Tagged account of the "sweet-looking" girl who claims to be living in Singapore. Most Singapore residents would have used MSN. Most normal sweet and hot looking girls would not resort to dirty chats online, mentioning words like "wet dreams".
https://www.facebook.com/miyominako (changed url)
Let us explore her Facebook account.
"u want to see me and watch me while naked again get my weblink now if u want
im horny and wet now"
She has been typing similar statuses in Facebook, telling people that she is horny and asking them to get her "weblink" from her. If she is serious about giving people her "weblink" for free, why not just post the link in her status?
For those who are not aware of her messages still, she is simply a "cam girl". There are many websites in the internet that employ girls to show her bodies and follow the exact commands of horny visitors who are willing to pay. This "Miyo Minako" seems exactly like one, but with a deeper plot.
She is pretty neat for she (or he?) always makes sure she deletes the previous status before posting a new one.
She has uploaded a few albums, which makes the account more "real" than other fake profiles you can see in Facebook. One of the pictures shows that "she" is from ITE. We are not able to confirm if the photos are stolen, though it is highly possible. Anyway, this scammer has made quite a lot of effort in maintaining the Facebook profile, and has even switched to Facebook Timeline by "herself".
As we scrolling down her Facebook page, we can see that there are a few people who have posted on her Facebook wall - just a few pathetic ones though.
Lee Zhen
"hey baby can i have your link now so that i can see you again im horny baby i want to cum now.btw my card not charged thanks for telling me the truth make me happy again"
Let us explore his profile.Judging from the photo, "he" looks more like a China man than a Singaporean. Anyway, he has only a friend - Miyo Minako.
Is he a loser or has he created the profile specially for her?
If he is just a normal pervert out in the net, he would have added many other hot girls in Facebook.
Next, we have "Weng Yan"
"hi babe im already online now can i have your link again i want to have fun now with you i want to see your hot body again babe plss send me the link again babe im not scared bcoz im not charged plss let have fun im horny babe"
Our wonderful fan of Miyo Minoko sounds similar to other fans of hers "Lee Zhen", who types without commas, full-stops, and sounds equally desperate in the exact same tune.
However, do not forget about the most important message "im not scared bcoz im not charged".
Weng Yan's profile.
Similar to Lee Zhen, Weng Yan is a loner and loser.
Needless to say, this is a fake account specially created to let Miko Minako's "fans" think that the credit card information given is safe.
Lastly, we have "Shin T Akatzki".
"hi babe thanks for the last night
can u give me your weblink again im horny now thanks for telling the truth
i go to my bank card and im not charge thanks can we have fun again now babe"
This is actually the first "Facebook user" who has posted on Miyo Minako's Facebook wall.
The difference between him and the other two "fans" is that he has separated his messages into sentences instead of simply typing straight like machine gun.
Similarly, his tune is the same and he has mentioned about "bank card not charged".
Exploring Shin T Akatzki's profile.
He has more friends than the other two - pathetic 102 though.
We strongly believe that this is the first "supporting profile" created to tell "fans" of Mino Minako to approach her to ask her for her weblink and give her their credit card information.
Thereafter, the scammer or the group of scammers who has staged this scam is simply too lazy to work on the other two profiles - to add friends or provide a bit more fake information.
Pardon us for being too "kia si" (scare to die) and not trying out her weblink. But we can assure you that after entering the weblink, you will be prompted to register an account and you have to provide your credit card information.
There are two ways for the scammer to make money, which we cannot confirm.
1. The weblink is a real cam-girls website, which the girls will strip virtually for you and do your commands. The scammer will earn commission from the web owner for making you sign up. He/she may be paid by per sign-up or a percentage of credits the victim (you?) purchases, or both.
2. Entering your credit card detail is an immediate scam. The scammer can use your information to purchase items online immediately.
Who knows... by visiting the URL she gives you, your computer or Facebook account will be hacked?
Maybe, there are more methods for the scammer to make money out of your credit card information. No matter what, you are at a loss for being fooled, thinking that you have made a real hot friend.
Let us look at two conversations with her.
December 20, 2011
Miyo Minako
hey
(A babe initiating chat with you? Excited?)
Someone
hi
Miyo Minako
how are u
Someone
not bad
you?
Miyo Minako
im fine but a lil bit horny and bored..
(A babe tells you directly that she's horny?! Money is dropping from heaven...)
Someone
oh
Miyo Minako
why?
Someone
where are you working at?
Miyo Minako
jurong point\
(Sounds like she knows Singapore. Initially, her profile shows something like "sales girl")
Someone
i see
you sound weird
Miyo Minako
what u doin now
Someone
work
you?
Miyo Minako
nothing im alone and also bored in my room just chill and a kinda horny a lil bit..
(Again? Need to be so direct?)
Someone
what are you going to do?
Miyo Minako
so do u wanna try to see me tonight?
(Even more direct, sounds like Geylang)
Someone
i think we stay quite far away
(She gives up... on a guy "without sex drive")
January 7
Miyo Minako
hi
(Babe messaging you again? In lady's luck?)
Someone
hi
Miyo Minako
how are u
Someone
good
Miyo Minako
same here
Someone
great
Miyo Minako
what u doin now?
Someone
working? or probably taking a break
how about you?
Miyo Minako
nothing much just lying in my bed a lil bit bored alone at home.. chat with u
(A little hint again...)
Someone
lol
bored?
sure a not?
i thought you always chat with many guys
which country are you from?
Miyo Minako
sure...
korea my original place
Someone
what do you work as?
Miyo Minako
nothing
(I thought you are working at Jurong Point?)
Someone
studying?
Miyo Minako
nope
Someone
wow
then doing what?
Miyo Minako
working .. just read my wall status to know..
(She means her "weblink" stuff)
Someone
oh..
Miyo Minako
why?
Someone
how old are you?
Miyo Minako
im 19
Someone
19 and working as cam girl in singapore?
Miyo Minako
just part time but no need money in cam girl
Someone
no need money?
Miyo Minako
yes
Someone
how come?
you work for free?
Miyo Minako
yup
(Working in sexual industrial for free? YES, I "BELIEVE".)
Someone
lol. why would anyone want to work for free?
Miyo Minako
yes
Someone
reason?
Miyo Minako
why u are alot of question?
Someone
lol. nothing
(She gives up again ever after)
She has recently changed her name to "Natalia Miyo Minako", adding the "Natalia" in front.
14th February 2013: We realise her Facebook URL has been changed to https://www.facebook.com/taliammk even though Facebook does not allow changing of the username.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Electronic Pickpocketing - Credit Card Scam
It's called electronic pickpocketing and security expert Walt Augustinowicz says relatively new technology designed to make your purchases more convenient could put your credit card number at risk.
In a mall in New York City, Augustinowicz showed INSIDE EDITION's Paul Boyd how it can happen. In a matter of seconds, he effortlessly pickpockets four unsuspecting shoppers without ever laying a finger on their purses or wallets.
Now, you should always be on alert whenever someone places something near your pocket or bag, or wherever you keep your wallet at. It can be a scam to steal your credit card information. It can happen in overseas and it can also happen in anywhere if you are using similar credit cards.
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