SGSingapore has introduced new anti-scam legislation aimed at combating online account mules used in scams, including those operating on platforms like Carousell, TikTok, and Telegram. The proposed Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill would criminalize providing personal details for creating such accounts, as well as supplying or buying them for criminal purposes. Offenders could face fines up to $10,000, up to three years in prison, and 12 strokes of the cane. Service providers failing to comply with anti-scam measures could face fines increased from $1 million to $10 million, with daily penalties rising to $300,000 for ongoing violations. The bill also allows for the use of AI-driven tools to detect and block scam activities, with safeguards to ensure accuracy and fairness. Since 2019, scams have cost Singaporeans over $4 billion, with impersonation scams increasing significantly.
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