{
  "id": 16282905,
  "title": "Don’t scan that ‘Carousell invoice’: Scam hits 63 sellers in Singapore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/dont-scan-that-carousell-invoice-scam-hits-63-sellers-in-singapore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T03:44:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/10/24/dont-scan-that-carousell-invoice-scam-hits-63-sellers-in-singapore/240405"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore police warn of scam targeting at least 63 Carousell sellers since July, resulting in over S$180,000 in losses. Scammers impersonate interested buyers and lure victims with fraudulent Carousell invoices, often via messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. These invoices contain QR codes and links to fake Carousell websites, designed to trick victims into disclosing their banking information. Once redirected to a phishing bank website, victims are prompted to provide sensitive data, leading to unauthorized transactions. Victims should remain cautious, using the ACT framework (Add, Check, Tell) to spot potential scams, and report any suspicious activity to their banks and the police. For further guidance, visit the ScamShield website at www.scamshield.gov.sg.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Oct 24 — Scammers have swindled at least S$180,000 (RM575,136) from Carousell sellers since July, with...",
  "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."
}