SINGAPORE: At least five cases of e-commerce scams involving the sale of National Day Parade (NDP) tickets have been reported since 1 July, the police said on Thursday (31 July).
The victims, who collectively lost about S$250, had come across listings offering NDP tickets on platforms such as Telegram and Facebook.
After expressing interest, they were instructed to make payment via PayNow.
The victims only realised they had been scammed when the tickets failed to arrive and the sellers became uncontactable.
Police reminded the public that NDP tickets are not for sale.
They are distributed free through a balloting system on Singpass, and the re-selling of tickets is strictly prohibited.
The NDP executive committee has warned that action will be taken against anyone caught scalping or using tickets for fraudulent purposes.
Tickets obtained through unauthorised channels will be voided, and holders will be denied entry to the venue, police added.
The official NDP Facebook page also issued an alert on 19 July, stating: “If you see tickets being sold online, it is likely a scam. Do not engage, do not share your personal details, and do not make any payments.”
It added that there is no official sale or resale of NDP tickets.
Members of the public who are unsure can email ndp@defence.gov.sg or call the NDP hotline at 1800-637-2025.
This year’s National Day Parade, marking Singapore’s 60th birthday, will take place at the Padang on 9 August.
E-commerce scams recorded the highest number of reported cases among all scam types in 2024, with 11,665 cases and at least $17.5 million lost.
Concert tickets were the most common items involved in such scams.
The majority of victims were aged between 30 and 49, accounting for 45.1% of e-commerce scam cases.
These scams were most frequently conducted on platforms such as Facebook, Carousell, and Telegram.
The public is advised to verify the legitimacy of online listings before making purchases and to report any suspicious activity promptly.
For more information on scams, visit scamshield.gov.sg or call the ScamShield hotline at 1799.
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