AGC issues advisory over scam letter using its letterhead

SINGAPORE: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) on Wednesday (Oct 25) alerted members of the public to a scam letter which bore its letterhead.

The letter, which was received by an individual overseas, asked its recipient to pay a fee relating to a suspected money laundering matter.

It was signed by someone claiming to be a senior state counsel from AGC.

"This letter is a fake and was not sent by AGC, it said in its advisory, adding that AGC does not request members of the public to transfer money to third-party accounts.

"The letter also contains several typographical and grammatical errors, which are tell-tale signs that the letter is not authentic."

Referring to "violations of … tax and account funds", the letter read: "I hereby charge 500 million Indonesian rupiah for justice.

"After paying the judicial amount, the bank is required to transfer the funds to Mr (redacted)'s account within 30 days."

The AGC advised members of the public to remain vigilant against such scams and not to provide personal information – including one's name, identification number, passport details, contact information and bank account and credit card details – to suspicious or unknown parties.

Anyone who has received suspicious letters claiming to be from AGC should cease any correspondence with the sender, contact AGC to verify its authenticity and consider lodging a police report, it added.