Singapore Presidential Election 2023 is just around the corner and is special for Singaporeans since they will be choosing their ninth leader.
However, they should also be careful since scammers are looking to take advantage of this as well.
Singapore Presidential Election Scam 2023
According to The Strait Times' latest report, police officials warned Singaporeans about scams linked to the upcoming presidential election.
On Saturday, Aug. 26, the police suggested to be vigilant since scammers could impersonate election candidates, as well as government officials.
Authorities explained that these malicious actors will solicit banking and personal information from their victims.
Aside from these sensitive details, scammers will also try to ask for victims' banking credentials and one-time passwords (OTPs).
They usually do this via SMS or unsolicited in-app and phone calls. Singapore's police officials said that one of the apps scammers rely on is WhatsApp.
How to Avoid Presidential Election Scams
Singaporean police authorities said that the public should never transfer money to anyone claiming they're government officials or election candidates without verification.
They urge Singapore's residents to install the ScamShield app, check for scam signs with official sources, and set security features for online banking.
If they suspect that a scammer is trying to fool them, they can call the anti-scam hotline at 1800-722-6688.
Aside from this, they are also advised to check their voting status via legitimate sources, such as the ELD (Elections Department) Voters Services page and the Singpass application.
About Singapore Presidential Election 2023
Channel News Asia reported that Singapore's Presidential Election 2023 is scheduled for Sept. 1.
As of writing, three candidates for the presidential election have been confirmed. These include the following:
- Former Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam
- Former GIC chief investment officer Ng Kok Song
- Former NTUC Income chief executive Tan Kin Lian
Before the presidential election started, Singapore's officials said that voters needed to know their designated polling stations.
Aside from this, they also need to ensure that their NRIC and poll cards are with them once the presidential election day starts.
If you are among the Singaporeans voting for the next president, you can click this link to learn more details about this essential event.
