S1E11: Why It Matters Ep 11: Rise of SMS/WhatsApp scam messages and how to deal with them

Why It Matters   Episode 10   Duration: 8:45 mins   Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.   As more Singaporeans come online in the Smart Nation transformation, scams via online, mobile phone and social media routes are on the rise too.   The Straits Times' senior tech correspondent Irene Tham gives basic tips and also asks if the banking industry should continue with some existing marketing practices where customers are encouraged to give information over the phone for convenience.   The public can call the National Crime Prevention Council's anti-scam helpline on 1800-722-6688 for advice on scams, or go to www.scamalert.sg   Produced by: Ernest Luis   Feedback to: [email protected]   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.