Singapore sees 17.9pc drop in scams and cybercrime, but losses remain high

Singapore recorded a 17.9% drop in scam and cybercrime cases in the first half of 2026, with the number of cases falling to 18,391 and scam losses decreasing to S$410.6 million, according to a mid-year report released by the Singapore Police Force (SPF). While the decrease in scam cases and losses is encouraging, the high number of cases and losses remains a concern, and tackling scams continues to be a national priority.

The Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) recovered over S$97.7 million in scam proceeds and helped victims avert at least S$127.1 million in potential losses. The most common types of scams during this period were e-commerce, phishing, investment, job, and government official impersonation scams, with investment scams ranking first in terms of losses.

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