Singapore Tightens Anti-Scam Rules for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
Singapore is tightening anti-scam rules, requiring Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to verify advertisers and block unlicensed financial ads by 2027.
Singapore is tightening regulations for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to combat scams. The platforms must verify advertisers' identities and block unlicensed financial service advertisements. Non-compliance could lead to fines of up to S$1 million. These rules aim to reduce scam risks, as these platforms accounted for 30% of all scam cases in 2025, with Facebook alone responsible for 18%.
Platforms must also screen ads for scam indicators and promptly remove suspected scams. The new Code of Practice for Social Media Services builds on existing rules for online communication and e-commerce services. Singapore is also introducing codes for online messaging and conferencing services, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and WeChat, to prevent scams through messaging platforms.
Government impersonation scams, which accounted for 18% of scam cases in 2025, are a particular focus. Messaging services must implement measures to prevent scammers from impersonating the government by September 30, 2026. These measures come as scammers adapt to new technologies and platform features.
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