Experts point to the unique fan-idol relationship and the way entertainment companies treat idols more as products than individuals.
The 427 cases reported since April are a huge jump from an earlier police advisory issued on June 26, which counted 60 victims since April 12. - Photo: ST file
According to the police on Tuesday , 427 cases have been reported since April, with total losses amounting to at least S$6.8 million. The police on Aug 27 said the scheme typically begins with scammers posing as teachers from local schools. They would ask for additional items, or an item from a brand that the businesses do not stock, or quantities that the retailers are unable to fulfil on short notice.Some might provide screenshots of fake payment documentation to prove they had partially paid for bulk orders in advance, which would convince their victims to make upfront payment for orders placed with the fake supplier, the police added.
Spike Bulk Order Scams S$6.8Mil Lost
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