GovTech has joined the Global Signal Exchange, equipping Singapore with real-time intelligence on scam threats like phishing and fraudulent websites.
This marks the first time any government agency has committed to sharing live scam signals internationally, according to Channel News Asia.
The platform, launched in partnership with Oxford Information Labs, Google, and GASA, collects over 400 million scam-related signals and connects more than 100 organisations to enable rapid threat disruption.
Speaking at the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia 2025, Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How emphasized that international scam networks are evolving with sophistication that outpaces solo government efforts, making multi-sector collaboration essential.
During the summit, Google.org announced a US$5 million donation to the ASEAN Foundation to expand scam prevention outreach to three million individuals across Southeast Asia.
A newly unveiled report from GASA, based on surveys of 6,000 adults, estimates that scams have caused approximately US$23.6 billion in losses across the region over the past year.
Singaporeans recorded the highest average loss per person at US$2,132, while nearly two-thirds of Southeast Asian adults reported falling victim to scams recently.
GASA also acknowledged Singapore’s strong anti-scam infrastructure, including its Anti-Scam Centre, as a model for other countries to emulate.
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