Number of China Officials Impersonation scams in Singapore 2016-2021
In 2021, 752 cases of scams known as the China Officials Impersonation scam were reported. This is a common type of scam carried out in Singapore. It involves the scammer impersonating as a Chinese official, usually police, targeting Chinese nationals living in Singapore. Victims are tricked into handing over money to these officials in relation to a made-up legal problem.