The police have issued an advisory urging members of the public to remain cautious and take preventive measures against rental scams.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Singapore for her suspected involvement in a series of rental scams.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a statement that they received multiple reports from victims of rental scams, who had responded to online advertisements for room rentals at a residential block along Segar Road between March 2024 and July 2025.
The police said, «After the victims contacted the woman to express interest and paid deposits ranging from S$300 to S$3,600 via cash or bank transfers, the woman allegedly cancelled the agreements and did not rent out the rooms as promised.»
«Through follow-up investigations, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on July 17, 2025», added SPF.
