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Singapore's Anti-Scam Bill: Preventing Losses, Raising Concerns
Singapore's record-high scam losses in 2024, exceeding \$284 million, prompted the controversial Protection from Scams Bill, granting authorities power to freeze victims' bank accounts to prevent further losses, sparking debate about government overreach despite high public trust.
Singapore's Anti-Scam Bill: Preventing Losses, Raising Concerns
Singapore's record-high scam losses in 2024, exceeding \$284 million, prompted the controversial Protection from Scams Bill, granting authorities power to freeze victims' bank accounts to prevent further losses, sparking debate about government overreach despite high public trust.
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