A man who received a Google Meet video call from a scammer impersonating a Singapore police officer decided to record the entire interaction and later shared it online, exposing how the fraud attempt unfolded.
The incident was posted on Facebook on April 18, with the victim explaining that he was initially filming content for TikTok when he received the suspicious call around 5.08pm. What followed was a staged impersonation of law enforcement, complete with convincing visual elements designed to mislead the target.
During the call, the scammer used the Singapore Police Force (SPF) logo as his profile picture and an email address resembling an official police contact. He also appeared on camera wearing a mask and police-style uniform, identifying himself as “Michael” from the Criminal Investigation Department.
The impersonator then claimed that someone was attempting to withdraw S$1,000 from the victim’s bank account and urged him to verify his banking and ATM card details in order to stop the transaction. However, the victim remained cautious and refused to cooperate.
As the conversation continued, the scammer appeared confused when told the victim had no access to the requested account details. He eventually ended the call after the victim’s responses made it clear that the attempt was unsuccessful.
Authorities in Singapore have since warned about similar scams involving impersonation via Google Meet, noting multiple cases and financial losses linked to such tactics. Members of the public have been urged to stay alert and verify any suspicious requests through official channels.
