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SINGAPORE: A 27-year-old man was arrested for his alleged involvement in a series of e-commerce scams involving the sale of discounted hotel packages in Marina Bay Sands, police said on Thursday (January 21).
Police said they received multiple reports earlier this month from victims who were allegedly misled by an online seller who had advertised the hotel packages in Carousell.
“After the victims made payments via wire transfers and PayNow / Paylah, the vendor allegedly became uncontactable,” police said in a press release.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is allegedly involved in at least eight cases of e-commerce scams amounting to more than S $ 360,000.
The police also urged shoppers to take precautions when shopping online, such as buying only from licensed sellers or reputable sources.
The man will be charged in court on Friday with cheating. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in jail and a fine.
