Thirteen phishing cases since April 1 see scammers posing as SPF officers on video calls.
Police are warning Singapore residents about a phishing scam involving Google Meet video calls from fraudsters dressed as officers, who trick victims into revealing bank details and one-time passwords.
Rising Cases And Losses
Since April 1, the Singapore Police Force has recorded 13 cases of phishing scams involving Google Meet video calls by individuals impersonating police officers, with total losses of at least $32,000 reported as of April 19.
Modus Operandi On Google Meet
Victims receive unsolicited Google Meet calls from scammers wearing police uniforms and sometimes using the SPF logo as a profile image, with email addresses that may contain terms such as “Singapore” or “Police” to appear legitimate.
Data Theft And Unauthorised Transfers
Posing as investigators, the scammers claim there are issues with the victim’s bank cards or accounts and request iBanking credentials, card details and one-time passwords, after which victims only realise they were scammed when unauthorised transactions appear.
Official Channels And Red Flags
Police stress that SPF officers will never contact the public over non-official channels or ask for login data, and urge people to be wary of unsolicited video calls from unknown sources, especially those requesting sensitive financial information.
Clear Do Nots From Authorities
Singapore Government officials, including police, will never ask anyone to transfer or hand over valuables, disclose banking login details, install apps from unofficial stores or transfer calls to supposed officers, and residents are urged to hang up and report suspicious contacts immediately.
This Google Meet impersonation scam shows how quickly fraudsters adapt tools meant for remote work into channels for theft, raising risks for digitally active Indonesians and Singaporeans alike. Both communities benefit when users verify identities through official hotlines, refuse to share credentials and spread awareness so that family members, especially seniors, can recognise and avoid similar phishing tactics.
Sources: Straits Times (2026)
Keywords: Google Meet Scam, Police Impersonation, Phishing Variant, iBanking Credentials, SPF Advisory
