MOM warns of scammers impersonating its officers in fake email
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Monday (May 23) warned members of the public about a fake email from scammers impersonating its officers.
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It appeared to be sent from MOM's Labour Relations and Workplaces Division and contained a ZIP file attachment, said the ministry in a Facebook post.
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The email claimed that MOM requires employers to submit a declaration every month on salary payments, "to ensure that all workers continue to get paid salaries in a timely manner".Â
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Recipients were instructed to fill in an attached declaration form "to indicate whether April 2022 salaries have been paid" and whether any salary payments are outstanding.Â
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"MOM does not send emails with ZIP file attachments," the ministry said. "This is a scam."Â
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MOM has urged anyone who has been affected by the scam to lodge a police report immediately. The ministry also pointed to tips on its website on how to spot such scams.Â
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C. (2022, May 23). MOM warns of scammers impersonating its officers in fake email. CNA. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mom-fake-email-scam-2700761