World · Singapore Bureau
Singapore alerts public to SingHealth phishing scam via SMS
Fraudsters are impersonating SingHealth Polyclinics through text messages directing recipients to fake websites. Authorities warn residents to verify links independently and report suspicious communications.
LSN Singapore ·
Singapore residents have been cautioned against fraudulent text messages purporting to originate from SingHealth Polyclinics, which direct recipients to counterfeit websites designed to harvest personal information.
The scam messages reference legitimate SingHealth services and platforms, lending them an air of authenticity. However, the embedded hyperlinks direct users to fraudulent sites rather than official SingHealth portals. Cybercriminals typically use such phishing schemes to capture login credentials, identification numbers, and banking details.
SingHealth Polyclinics has advised the public never to click links in unsolicited text messages claiming to be from the organisation. Residents should independently verify any communications by contacting SingHealth directly through official channels or visiting the authentic SingHealth website.
The health institution urges recipients of suspicious messages to report them immediately to the police and relevant cybersecurity authorities. SingHealth has stated that legitimate communications from its polyclinics will not request sensitive personal or financial information via SMS.
This alert comes as phishing and SMS-based fraud attempts continue to proliferate across Singapore, targeting both individuals and organisations.