Which is somewhat true, especially since the crime rate last year fell 4.3 per cent to 29,668 cases from 31,015 cases in 2012. This is a 30-year low in 2013!! This is definitely positive, though the negative part is
According to the 2013 Norton Report, the average cost per victim was the highest in the world, at SGD$1448; this cost is almost 4X the global average at SGD$377.
CHEATING CASES
Cheating cases include luring victims into making multiple payments for cheap smartphones or tablets after being informed by the "seller" of Customs mix-ups or delivery problems.
In 2012, there were only 14 such cases but in 2013, there were 231. About 2/3 of the victims are working professionals ranging from ages 20 to 39.
In Singapore, there's a blog dedicated to list out scams and to warn people of them!
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INTERNET LOVE SCAMS
They first surfaced in Singapore in 2008, with seven reported cases. There were 81 cases last year, up from 50 cases in 2012. Victims handed over a whopping sum of $5.8 million, up from $1.18 million in 2012.
Such cases are definitely avoidable, and very often people are tempted by how certain products or services are so much cheaper than the market prices. Hence, it is necessary to be aware of such crimes and the methods to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.
CYBER BULLYING - SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND EMAILS
Another form of cyber crime occurs in conjunction to the rising use of social media like YouTube and Facebook. Such platforms are easily accessible to anyone, from kids to adults. As long as you know how to type and search for keywords, you can reach out to any videos or news on the Internet.
One example of how an individual made a mockery of two Singaporeans via YouTube is this video below:
This video went viral and accumulated a total of 93000 views!! From the point of view of cyber bullying, this clip is offensive and a violation of privacy. Just imagine how embarrassing it must be for both ladies.
Another video below depicts how this young teenager was bullied physically and online, so much so that she committed suicide.
Perhaps these crimes are considered to be a first world problem. But since we are aware that smartphones are everywhere and the Internet is so so sooooo easily accessible, it is necessary to be careful and take necessary precautions when we are out and during our daily use of the Internet.
Prevention is better than cure.
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One example of how an individual made a mockery of two Singaporeans via YouTube is this video below:
This video went viral and accumulated a total of 93000 views!! From the point of view of cyber bullying, this clip is offensive and a violation of privacy. Just imagine how embarrassing it must be for both ladies.
Another video below depicts how this young teenager was bullied physically and online, so much so that she committed suicide.
Perhaps these crimes are considered to be a first world problem. But since we are aware that smartphones are everywhere and the Internet is so so sooooo easily accessible, it is necessary to be careful and take necessary precautions when we are out and during our daily use of the Internet.
Prevention is better than cure.
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http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/overall-crime-rate-falls-30-year-low
http://www.cybercrimejournal.com/Jiow2013janijcc.pdf
http://www.zdnet.com/sg/cybercrime-rate-in-singapore-dips-but-victims-losing-75-percent-more-7000021680/
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