How do I avoid falling prey to phishing scams?
Your financial safety matters to us.
Here are some tips on how to protect yourself against phishing scams pretending to come from CPF Board:
- Do not share your Singpass or bank log-in details with anyone. CPF officers will NEVER ask for your Singpass or bank log-in details.
- Check the source of the message. CPF Board will only contact you through these official channels:
- Calls from CPF Board will only be made from 6227 1188.
- SMSes will only be sent from "gov.sg" sender ID.
- Sender's email address will end with @cpf.gov.sg or @e.cpf.gov.sg. Check that the email address is spelt correctly.
- WhatsApp sender is "CPF Board Text Us" with the blue badge. This is our official business account with the phone number 6031 5753.
- Stay vigilant and examine the links embedded in the message. Messages from CPF Board may contain links to Government websites. Before clicking on such links, please check that the domain of the link ends with “.gov.sg” by hovering your mouse over the link to view the full address. For mobile devices, you can hold your finger down on the link so that a window pops out and shows you the full address.
- Report any suspicious messages spoofing CPF Board via our CPF official hotline or Write to us. If unsure, check with the ScamShield app or call the 24/7 ScamShield anti-scam helpline via 1799.
This information is sourced from CPF
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