Advisory

Advisory on Impersonation Scam Involving CPIB

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) is aware of an impersonation scam involving the Bureau.

2. In a recent incident, a member of public has received a call purportedly from the CPIB, made through an automated voice message. The CPIB would like to clarify that the call was not made by officers from the CPIB.

3. Members of the public are advised to take the following precautions if they receive such calls:

  • Ignore such calls and the caller's instructions.

  • Call CPIB’s hotline at 1800-376-0000* for assistance to verify the authenticity of such calls purported to be from the CPIB.

  • Do not provide your personal information such as your name, identification number, passport details, contact details, bank credentials and One-Time Password to the requestor.

  • No government agency will request personal details or transfer of money over the phone or through automated voice machines.

4. CPIB takes a serious view of the impersonation of public agencies for undesirable or scam purposes. If you have any information on suspected scams based on the impersonation of CPIB or its officers, please call the CPIB hotline at 1800-376-0000*, the Police hotline at 1800-255-0000*, or submit it online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.

5. For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Hotline at 1800-722-6688*.

*Airtime charges apply for mobile calls made to "1800" local toll-free service numbers.

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