MAS had issued a public statement in July 2006 cautioning members of the public not to fall victim to unsolicited emails or letters purportedly from MAS requesting for their personal information or to transfer funds to a particular party or account.
Of late, MAS has again, learnt of isolated cases of fraudulent emails containing MAS' name, logo and letterhead. These emails ask the recipients for personal details such as banking information. We would like to reiterate that MAS does not send unsolicited emails asking for confidential information.
In light of increased internet security threats like phishing and the use of spyware, the public should be suspicious of unsolicited emails that bear the names of institutions and request for confidential information or give instructions to transfer funds to a particular party or account. Such emails usually represent an attempt to defraud the public. For tips to protect yourself from such fraudulent activities, please refer to the following MoneySENSE guides: "Phishing - How to Avoid becoming a Victim" , "Pitfalls of Dealing with Unregulated Persons" and "Protect Yourself Against Bogus Investment Opportunities".
If you receive any unsolicited emails or letters purportedly from MAS requesting for your personal information or offering to transfer funds into your bank account, you should report them to MAS immediately. You can contact us at:
Monetary Authority of Singapore
Communications Division
External Department
10 Shenton Way
MAS Building
Singapore 079117
Tel: (65) 1800 2258128
Fax: (65) 62270705
Email: webmaster@mas.gov.sg
24 September 2007
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