Looks like the loanshark syndicate is getting boldier each day. Poor Mr Sim was ripped off 5k when the loanshark claimed to have kidnapped his son. I really hope the police will be able to apprehen those who are involved and retrieve Mr Sim money.
loanshark in kidnap scam...........
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No heads no tails.
Where got ah long so blatant? The guy knows this 'ah long' personally for sure.
Where got ah long so blatant? The guy knows this 'ah long' personally for sure.
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Here you are, article from CNA website.
Man loses S$5,000 in kidnap scam
SINGAPORE: A man lost S$5,000 in a kidnap scam after he was told that his "son" had been caught by loansharks, and that he would not be released until the money owed was paid back.
Out of fear the victim, who wanted to be known as "Mr Sim", remitted money to the scammers hoping that his "son" would not be harmed.
Police said the victim did not conduct any verification with his son.
The alleged kidnappers had initially asked for S$18,000.
Police said the highest amount of money cheated in a single kidnap scam case since 2010 was S$27,000 in 2011.
Victims usually make payment to the scammers via remittances.
Most calls from scammers come from foreign numbers.
Police said kidnap phone scams aim to cheat victims by creating fear, giving the impression that their loved ones have been kidnapped.
The criminals would usually claim to have kidnapped the victim's child and demand for ransom to be remitted to the criminals' account.
Criminals would make their ruse believable by including cries for help in the background.
They may also get their accomplices to pose as the "kidnapped" family member, crying for help and claiming to have been beaten up or injured to make the scam more realistic.
During the conversation, the criminals would not allow the victims to speak with their loved ones, who have supposedly been kidnapped.
The police advises those who believe that they are victims of a kidnap scam to do the following:
a. Call Police immediately at '999' to report the case;
b. Remain calm and contact your loved one to confirm his/her safety; and
c. Do not remit any money.
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If the gong cheebye never owe any ah long then why so scare when kena threaten?
Some sinkies are just so dumb like the recent scams where SMS supposedly sent out by loansharks randomly also can get sinkies to tt money to strangers.
Some sinkies are just so dumb like the recent scams where SMS supposedly sent out by loansharks randomly also can get sinkies to tt money to strangers.
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The victim is really a stupid idiot..
The local Ah Beng loan sharks won't have the balls to do this kind of daring stuff.. They will only resort to childish vandalism acts.. They are ball less and won't dare to meet you in the open if you challenge them to come out.. These scums are just handphone warriors..
The local Ah Beng loan sharks won't have the balls to do this kind of daring stuff.. They will only resort to childish vandalism acts.. They are ball less and won't dare to meet you in the open if you challenge them to come out.. These scums are just handphone warriors..
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Sinkie are too idiot because too long protected by law/regulation and safe country. Their brain rotted and nature of street smart gone.
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Why catch Ah Long?
Why not taking loan from Ah Long?
When customer begging Ah Long everything ok base on agreement for money. When due date asking for payment full of reason.
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Yes, they are known as tian wei phai kia - telephone gangster.
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