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Telegram Scam Alert: Police Warn Against Fake Public Transport Voucher Links

Scammers use fake voucher messages to steal Telegram accounts and then spread phishing links or fraudulent investment group invitations, police said.

Summary by Asia One
Received a message asking you to click on a link to check your eligibility and submit your application for a "$600 Public Transport Voucher 2026"? Do not click, or you could end up losing control of your Telegram account.Police said in an advisory on Thursday (Aug 13) that they have observed a resurgence of Telegram accounts being compromised after victims...

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Telegram scam alert: Police warn against fake public transport voucher links

Received a message asking you to click on a link to check your eligibility and submit your application for a "$600 Public Transport Voucher 2026"? Do not click, or you could end up losing control of your Telegram account.Police said in an advisory on Thursday (Aug 13) that they have observed a resurgence of Telegram accounts being compromised after victims...

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Police issue warning over compromised Telegram accounts due to fake public transport voucher links

Scammers will be able to seize control of the victims' Telegram account once they provide the OTP. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore, Singapore
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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore, Singapore on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
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