Police alert public of bogus calls about winning Changi Airport contest

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Updated: 03/25/2014 18:08 | By Channel NewsAsia

Police alert public of bogus calls about winning Changi Airport contest

SINGAPORE: Police are alerting the public of bogus calls about winning return air tickets to Japan in a contest organised by Changi Airport in 2013.

In a statement on Tuesday, police said they are aware that some members of the public have received such calls.

The caller would ask the victims to provide their personal information, such as passports details and mailing address, on the pretext that the information was needed for them to claim the prize.

After they have given the information, the victims would not receive further correspondence.

The statement said Changi Airport Group (CAG) has clarified that the content of those calls is not true.

For contests organised by CAG, winners will be notified by telephone and email, followed by an official letter sent to them for their acknowledgement.

The statement said when in doubt, members of the public can call Changi Airport's customer hotline at 6595 6868 to verify.

Police remind the public not to disclose their personal particulars to unknown individuals.

They advise members of the public who have received calls from unknown people asking for their personal information to lodge a police report.

The reports can be made at the Electronic Police Centre, at a Neighbourhood Police Centre or at a Neighbourhood Police Post. - CNA/gn