Singapore Scam & Fraud Statistics
Singapore recorded 51,501 scam cases and losses exceeding SGD $1.1 billion in 2024, according to the Singapore Police Force Annual Scams and Cybercrime Brief.
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Singapore's Anti-Scam Command (ASCom) within the Singapore Police Force (SPF) publishes detailed annual statistics on scam cases and losses. The 2024 figures represent a significant escalation — scam cases rose 10.6% and total losses surged 70.6% compared to 2023.
All figures below are drawn from the SPF Annual Scams and Cybercrime Brief 2024 and SPF official communications. Dollar amounts are Singapore dollars (SGD).
Key figures
51,501 cases
Total scam cases reported in 2024
Source: SPF Annual Scams and Cybercrime Brief 2024 (2024)
At least SGD $1.1 billion
Total amount lost to scams in 2024
Source: SPF Annual Scams and Cybercrime Brief 2024 (2024)
More than SGD $182 million
Amount recovered by the Anti-Scam Command in 2024
Source: SPF Annual Scams and Cybercrime Brief 2024 (2024)
70.6% increase (from SGD $651.8 million in 2023)
Year-on-year increase in total scam losses
Source: SPF Annual Scams and Cybercrime Brief 2024 (2024)
Key takeaways
- Singapore's total scam losses exceeded SGD $1.1 billion in 2024 — a 70.6% jump from 2023 — driven partly by a small number of very high-value cases.
- The Anti-Scam Command recovered more than SGD $182 million, demonstrating that rapid reporting can lead to fund recovery.
- Investment and job scams were among the most prolific categories, consistent with regional trends across Southeast Asia.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Singaporeans lose to scams in 2024?
According to the Singapore Police Force Annual Scams and Cybercrime Brief 2024, at least SGD $1.1 billion was lost across 51,501 reported scam cases.
Can scam losses be recovered in Singapore?
The SPF's Anti-Scam Command recovered more than SGD $182 million in 2024, showing that early reporting significantly improves recovery chances.