At least S$4.8 million lost to scams involving the impersonation of S'pore Harvey Norman employees
Take precautions.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued a warning regarding scams that have been targeting unsuspecting individuals since January 2026. These scams involve the impersonation of Harvey Norman employees and government officials, resulting in losses totalling at least S$4.8 million. Scammers make fake calls, claiming to confirm recent purchases or pending deliveries from Harvey Norman.
Upon denial, they allege that the victim's personal information has been compromised and claim to require further investigations. Victims are then directed to a second scammer, who pretends to be an officer from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and accuses them of involvement in criminal activities. The scammers request money transfers to "safe accounts" or the handover of valuables for "investigation purposes."
Victims often discover they have been scammed when they do not receive refunds after multiple payouts. Singapore government officials will never ask for cash, personal valuables, banking login details, or for the disclosure of app downloads from unverified locations. Harvey Norman has taken steps to raise awareness and provide guidelines to its staff to identify and respond to such scam calls.
The company advises consumers to remain vigilant and verify any suspicious calls through its official channels. It also emphasizes that it will never request customers for ID or banking details during transactions.
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