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Singapore Police issue three enhanced Codes of Practice under the Online Criminal Harms Act to force major tech platforms to block scams and digital fraud. Messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and Google Messages must require consent before unknown users add people to groups. Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok must verify advertisers and remove unlicensed financial ads. E-commerce platforms such as Carousell and Facebook Marketplace face stricter seller checks. Non-compliant platforms risk fines, with future legislation proposing penalties up to S$10 million per breach.
Tuesday, 18 August, 2026