Understand the measures to protect you from scams

Spoofed phone calls automatically blocked

All calls attempting to spoof local numbers (e.g. +65) are automatically blocked

Robocalls automatically blocked

Registration of local numbers tightened

Tighter registration for local SIM cards help to keep local numbers trustworthy

Incoming international calls tagged with "+" prefix

Block all incoming calls made from international numbers

Subscribers who do not wish to receive any calls from international numbers can now block such incoming calls.

Activate for FREE now:

• For Singtel subscribers: Activate on My Singtel App or learn more here


• For StarHub subscribers: Activate on your StarHub App or learn more here


• For M1 subscribers: Activate on My M1+ App or learn more here


• For SIMBA subscribers: SMS "4" to 1218, then type “INTBLOCK”

Ensure Google Play Protect is switched on for Android devices

Google Play Protect in Singapore offers real-time scanning abilities to block harmful app downloads

Turn on Auto Blocker for Samsung devices

Samsung's Auto Blocker will prevent installation of apps from unauthorised sources, check for malware, and block malicious data transfers via USB cable.

Activate now:

• Android settings menu > Security and Privacy tab

OR


• Search “Auto Blocker” in settings

Download anti-virus apps

Recommended anti-virus apps with malware and phishing detection:

Android

• Avast Antivirus and Security – free
• Antivirus and Security – free
• Kaspersky Antivirus and VPN – paid
• Lookout Security and Antivirus – paid
• McAfee Security: VPN Antivirus – paid
• Mobile Security and Antivirus (Trend Micro) – paid
• Norton360 Antivirus and Security – paid

• Avast Security and Privacy – free
• Mobile Security – free
• Kaspersky: VPN and Antivirus – paid
• Lookout - Mobile Data Security – paid
• McAfee Security: Privacy and VPN – paid
• Norton360 Security and VPN – paid
• TM Mobile Security – paid

Removal of clickable links from SMSes

Banks will not send you clickable links via SMSes

Emergency self-service "kill switch"

Activate the kill switch to suspend your bank account quickly, if you think your account has been compromised

Restricted user access if dangerous apps are detected

If access to your bank account is restricted, check if you have installed any potentially dangerous apps (e.g. from unofficial sources)

Default online transaction limit of $5,000 or less

Avoid increasing your transaction limit unnecessary, to limit losses if your account has been compromised

Activate "money lock" feature to secure funds

Consumers can now set aside a certain amount of funds to be protected from all digital transfers.

Activate for FREE now:

• For DBS/POSB customers: Activate on digibank online or digiVault


• For OCBC customers: Activate on your OCBC Digital app or learn more here


• For UOB customers: Activate on your UOB TMRW app or learn more here