I lost $9,000 to a Government Official Impersonation scam
Anonymous | 21 Jul 2024
Phishing Scam
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Impersonation Scam
I received a call from Wong Zeng Yi, who claimed to be an officer from the MAS Reporting Department. He contacted me via WhatsApp from the number 93749912. He informed me that my Standard Chartered card was compromised, stating that someone had stolen my ID to apply for a new Standard Chartered Smart Visa card (4509 3512 7891 6090) and made three transactions to KuCoin. He confirmed that these transactions were not made by me and offered to help block the card and file a police report.
Wong Zeng Yi then transferred me to another supposed MAS officer, Tan Yi Jin, from the Beta Magnetic Investigation Department. Tan Yi Jin claimed my bank accounts were compromised and asked for my bank login ID and password to change the Beta Magnetic code to prevent further unauthorized access. Realizing this was likely a scam, I changed my bank login ID and password. Tan Yi Jin also requested that I transfer Binance USDT to his MAS department to unfreeze my Binance account. I transferred my Binance balance of USDT 6482 (SGD 9,000) to the address T9znct8mJtLq8Uw3MMDddf9BLN9Y2UTL4K. When I asked for the funds to be returned, he said it was pending MAS investigation. My total loss is USD 6482 (SGD 9,000). Tan Yi Jin's mobile number is 8263 3230.
Wong Zeng Yi then transferred me to another supposed MAS officer, Tan Yi Jin, from the Beta Magnetic Investigation Department. Tan Yi Jin claimed my bank accounts were compromised and asked for my bank login ID and password to change the Beta Magnetic code to prevent further unauthorized access. Realizing this was likely a scam, I changed my bank login ID and password. Tan Yi Jin also requested that I transfer Binance USDT to his MAS department to unfreeze my Binance account. I transferred my Binance balance of USDT 6482 (SGD 9,000) to the address T9znct8mJtLq8Uw3MMDddf9BLN9Y2UTL4K. When I asked for the funds to be returned, he said it was pending MAS investigation. My total loss is USD 6482 (SGD 9,000). Tan Yi Jin's mobile number is 8263 3230.
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21 Jul 2024