Singapore Cracks Down on ‘Scam Mules’ as Losses Persist

Singapore authorities will begin restricting access to key banking and telecom services for individuals who are linked to scam activities, toughening its attempts to curb online financial crimes.

The latest measures target so-called scam mules, people who scammers recruit to help move ill-gotten funds, or who allow their mobile phone lines or accounts to be used to conduct telephone and internet scams.