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What was supposed to be a Christmas treat became an ordeal when a 43-year-old man fell victim to a scam advertisement circulating on TikTok.
He lost approximately S$3,000.
TikTok scam
Speaking to Mothership, the victim (who wanted to be known only as Jeff) said he had been scrolling through his TikTok feed when he came across an advertisement.
Using the moniker “Crabs & Burgers”, the page running the advertisement offered a 50 per cent discount on several of its dishes, including its “award-winning black pepper crab”.
It also promised “express Singapore delivery” in 25 to 50 minutes.
Enticed, Jeff clicked the “Visit Store” button, which led him to a mobile site with a Singapore address and phone number.
He then placed his order, which amounted to S$56.34, and filled in his contact and Maybank debit card details.
Scammed of S$3,000
The website then prompted him to input his One-Time Password (OTP), which he did.
However, upon doing so, the website informed him that the OTP had expired.
He then received two SMSes in quick succession from Maybank, informing him that two deductions — of PLN9,260 (S$2,852) and PLN5,826.75 (S$1,795) — had been made.
His suspicions aroused, Jeff decided to check his bank account and saw that the deductions had indeed been made.
Within a minute, he called Maybank, which subsequently blocked his bank account and advised him to make a…
