{
  "id": 15870009,
  "title": "Fake SIMBA websites used in phishing scams; at least 62 cases since March",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/fake-simba-websites-used-in-phishing-scams-at-least-62-cases-since",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T09:52:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fake-simba-phishing-websites-scam-6478431"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The police have reported at least 62 instances of phishing scams since March that involved fake SIMBA websites. Victims searching for SIMBA top-up services on Google were lured to these fraudulent sites, which appeared as the top sponsored search results. Once on the scam sites, users were prompted to enter sensitive information such as mobile numbers, banking card details, and digital token approvals. The police emphasized that these fraudulent websites often had domain extensions different from SIMBA's legitimate domain, examples including simba-sg.asia and simba.sg-fastrecharge.shop. To avoid falling victim to these scams, the police advised users to verify website addresses carefully, use saved bookmarks or type the known website address directly into the browser, and enable multi-factor authentication for their bank and online accounts. They also recommended setting transaction limits for internet banking and installing a money lock to secure a portion of their bank savings. Anyone who suspects they have been scammed should contact their bank immediately to report and block fraudulent transactions, and file a police report.",
  "summary": "Victims searching for SIMBA top-up services on Google were directed to phishing websites that appeared among the top sponsored search results.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}