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Victims manipulated into sending money to scammers in 80% of cases: Goh Pei Ming
The Straits Times
|November 09, 2025
Defence against scams starts with the individual, as anyone can fall prey to scams.
About four in five - or about 80 per cent — of scams are self-effected, meaning the money that victims lose is transferred by the victims themselves to the scammers.
Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming said this on Nov 8 at the launch of the inaugural National Anti-Scam Roadshow at Toa Payoh HDB Hub Atrium.
The roadshow, with the tagline “We Can ACT Against Scams”, is organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Digital Development and Information.
Being held on Nov 8 and 9 from 10am to 8pm, it features stage performances, interactive exhibits, games and educational activities.
Mr Goh said scammers use psychological tactics to deceive and manipulate victims, who end up transferring money into the scammer's bank accounts.
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