Overall scam cases, losses in Singapore fall in first half of 2026

E-commerce scams were the most common type of scam, while investment scams caused the greatest financial damage.

The number of theft cases in homes jumped by about 25 per cent in the first half of 2026, even as Singapore’s overall physical crime situation remained stable. There were 459 thefts in dwelling cases at residential premises in the first six months of the year, up 25.1 per cent from 367 cases over the same period in 202