Scam victims in Singapore lost a total of ~$858M last year, up 70% YoY; most are contacted via Meta&owned apps, and deepfakes in scams are increasingly common (Owen Walker/Financial Times)

Owen Walker / Financial Times: Scam victims in Singapore lost a total of ~$858M last year, up 70% YoY; most are contacted via Meta-owned apps, and deepfakes in scams are increasingly common  —  City-state residents who spend a lot of time online and are naturally compliant with authority are especially vulnerable

May 27, 2025 - 08:04
Scam victims in Singapore lost a total of ~$858M last year, up 70% YoY; most are contacted via Meta&owned apps, and deepfakes in scams are increasingly common (Owen Walker/Financial Times)
Owen Walker / Financial Times: Scam victims in Singapore lost a total of ~$858M last year, up 70% YoY; most are contacted via Meta-owned apps, and deepfakes in scams are increasingly common  —  City-state residents who spend a lot of time online and are naturally compliant with authority are especially vulnerable