Singapore Is Literally Training People to Get Scammed
Singapore is using simulated AI-enabled scam calls to train the public, offering IT leaders a new model for social engineering security training. The post Singapore Is Literally Training People to Get Scammed appeared first on TechRepublic .
Singapore is using simulated scam calls to train citizens on how to spot impersonation tactics. The Cyber Security Agency is running a six-month National Simulated Scams Exercise, in which volunteers receive AI-generated government impersonation robocalls. The experiment aims to help people recognize and respond to increasingly sophisticated digital fraud tactics.
The pilot, which began on March 1, includes AI-enabled scam calls that mimic real-life scenarios, such as executives impersonating employees. While the exercise offers a unique way to learn about social engineering, it may not be a perfect solution. Singapore's scam and cybercrime figures show that while overall scam cases declined in 2025, losses from government impersonation scams more than doubled, highlighting the ongoing threat these scams pose.
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