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National Anti-Scam Roadshow 2025

8 November 2025

  1. The inaugural National Anti-Scam Roadshow was opened by Mr Goh Pei Ming, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development on 8 November 2025.  With the tagline “We Can ACT Against Scams”, the two-day roadshow will take place from 8 to 9 November 2025, between 10am and 8pm, at the Toa Payoh HDB Hub Atrium.

Public Education is a Key Priority

  1. The Government takes a multi-pronged approach to combat scams. This includes strengthening legislative levers that empower the authorities to take stiff actions against scammers, such as by introducing caning for scams and scams-related offences, enhancing enforcement efforts to disrupt syndicates, and working with online platforms to implement upstream measures to better protect users from scams and malicious cyber activities. Alongside these efforts, we are also leveraging technology to detect and block scams more effectively. 

  2. While the Government continues to strengthen our measures against scams, a vigilant and discerning public is the best defence against scams. The Roadshow is the Government’s latest initiative to equip members of the public with the knowledge and tools to avoid scams. With over 78.8% of scams in the 1st half of 2025 being self-effected, individuals play a key role in preventing scams from succeeding in the first place. Please see Annex for a summary of Singapore’s scam situation between January to June 2025.

  3. The Roadshow aims to deepen public awareness of scams and encourage everyone to adopt anti-scam protective measures, such as to check and verify suspicious phone calls or messages, and to tell the authorities, friends and loved ones when they spot a scam.

What to Expect at the Roadshow

  1. The National Anti-Scam Roadshow will feature a range of interactive exhibits, mini-games, educational activities and stage performances designed to help members of the public understand their vulnerability to scams, recognise scam tactics and adopt practical protection measures to safeguard themselves. Some key segments include:

    • Red Flag Railway: Interactive panels highlighting the local scam situation and common scams in Singapore.

    • Scammers Den: An immersive theatre experience that allows visitors to step into the shoes of a scam victim and gain firsthand insight into how scammers prey on individuals.

    • Mini Games: Where visitors get to understand their vulnerability to scam and learn how to take protective measures.

    • Stage Programmes: Consisting of songs, skits and photo opportunities with Police Pal Ray Mascot and JAGA the cybersecurity hedgehog.

  2. Various government agencies, partners and community partners will also be setting up booths at the Roadshow to engage the public, share more about their anti-scam initiatives and assist individuals in adopting protective measures so that they can navigate through the digital space confidently and safely. These include:


Agency/Partner

Anti-scam protective measures

Learn how to spot and respond to scams

Ministry of Home Affairs

  • Learn how to recognise and handle suspicious calls through a prototype training tool that enables one to:

    • Practise recognising and ending suspicious calls in a safe manner; and

    • Get personalised feedback and tips on ways to respond to such calls.  


Singapore Police Force

Engage community policing officers on queries about scams through the “Coffee with a Cop” initiative.


Monetary Authority of Singapore

Spot red flags of investment scams, and recognise which are legitimate entities and individuals regulated by MAS when making investment choices.


GovTech Singapore

Discover what happens after a scam is reported via ScamShield, and how GovTech Singapore uses technology to combat scams behind-the-scenes.


Open Government Products

  • Learn how to identify genuine government SMS communications (gov.sg SMS Sender ID).

  • Recognise emotional and psychological manipulation tactics used by scammers, by experiencing a scam simulation via 'Unpacked'.


Aidha (NGO)

Encourage families with migrant domestic workers (MDW) to enhance their anti-scam awareness through information pamphlets about anti-scam workshops and financial literacy courses that MDWs can enrol in.


Virage

Learn how to identify and respond to voice phishing attacks and scams via an AI-informed vishing simulation platform ‘Virage’ that simulates real-world scam scenarios.


Google

Pick up skills on responding to scams via an inoculation-based game ‘Be Scam Ready’ that allows the public to experience scammers' tactics firsthand.


Pick up practical tools to strengthen one’s mobile and digital security against scams

National Crime Prevention Council

  • Learn how to use the ScamShield suite, which includes:

    • Blocking and detecting scam SMSes; and reporting suspicious call, messages or website via the ScamShield app;

    • Receiving the latest information on scams and protective measures through the ScamShield Alert WhatsApp Channel; and

    • Adding the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline to one’s contact list, and to call and check when unsure if something is a scam.


Infocomm Media Development Authority

  • Adopt measures that enhance one’s mobile security against scams, including:

    • Blocking international calls/SMSes;

    • Updating mobile device’s privacy settings, and enabling suitable privacy settings as well as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).


Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

  • Understand the importance of taking a cognitive break before responding to unsolicited messages or unusual requests online.

  • Pick up essential cybersecurity practices to safeguard oneself online:

    • Enable 2FA and use strong passphrases

    • Update software promptly 

    • Add anti-virus applications


Central Provident Fund Board

  • Safeguard one’s withdrawable CPF savings by learning how to activate the CPF Withdrawal Lock function and adjusting the Daily Withdrawal Limit for online withdrawals.

Recognise official CPF Board communications channels to distinguish legitimate correspondence from scam attempts.


Association of Banks Singapore

Prevent unauthorised fund transfers by learning how to activate the Money Lock function.



A Whole-of-Community Effort

  1. The participation of various agencies and partners at the Roadshow reflects our commitment to and the importance of a whole-of-society approach in combating scams. While the Government and partners continue to raise our collective awareness on scams through upcoming roadshows and community engagements, every individual must play their part by learning and adopting anti-scam measures and exercise healthy scepticism to protect themselves and their loved ones. Together, we can act against scams and build a safer Singapore for all.

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