Phishing scam targets Domino's Pizza customers, resulting in $27,000 loss for seven victims
Fraudulent websites mimicking pizza delivery platform used to extract credit card details; Police also alert public on parcel delivery scams
SINGAPORE — Seven individuals collectively lost about $27,000 in a recent phishing scam which targeted users searching for Domino's Pizza online between 25 November and 6 December.
Police said in a media release last Saturday (16 December) that the victims fell prey to fake websites resembling the authentic Domino's Pizza platform. Such fraudulent sites - like domino-plza.com and order.domino.piza.com - closely mimicked the layout and web addresses of the legitimate Domino's website.
The victims would place orders on these websites, inadvertently disclosing their credit card details. Exploiting this information, the scammers would conduct unauthorised transactions, leaving victims to discover the fraudulent activities on their cards later.
Warning against deceptive parcel scams
In another scam case, scammers managed to steal about $560,000 from at least 362 victims from January to November through deceptive parcel delivery schemes.
In this scam, the victims would typically receive misleading text messages or emails demanding additional payment for the delivery of items they've purchased. These messages and emails would impersonate reputable postal and e-commerce logistics companies, such as Singapore Post (SingPost), and contain links redirecting recipients to fraudulent websites.
Upon clicking these phishing links, individuals would be prompted to input their personal and banking details on these bogus websites. As a result, unauthorised transactions would appear later on their bank accounts or credit cards.
How can you safeguard yourself against these scams?
To prevent such incidents, the police recommended several precautions.
Firstly, they suggested installing the ScamShield app on devices and activating security measures like two-factor or multi-factor authentication for banking transactions. They also advise using the ScamShield Bot on WhatsApp, checking scamalert.sg, or contacting the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-7226688 for potential scam indicators.
The police also emphasised that SingPost never requests extra payments via text messages or emails containing links that solicit personal or banking information. Legitimate payments to SingPost should solely be made through the SingPost mobile app, SAM machines or post offices.
The public are also urged to look out for telltale signs websites for phishing signs and verify offers by visiting official company websites. They are also cautioned against sharing personal information or payment card details.
Additionally, the police urge individuals to report any suspicious transactions to their respective banks promptly.
Those with information on such scams can contact the police hotline at 1800-2550000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness, ensuring confidentiality of all details provided.
In cases requiring immediate police assistance, individuals can dial 999. For further insights into scams, visit www.scamalert.sg or contact the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-7226688.
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