Police report NDP ticket scams after victims lose S$250
At least five people have fallen victim to scams involving National Day Parade (NDP) tickets since 1 July, losing a total of about S$250. Police reminded the public that tickets are free via ballot and resale is prohibited.
- Five victims lost S$250 to NDP ticket scams since 1 July.
- NDP tickets are free, allocated by ballot, and resale is prohibited.
- E-commerce scams were the most common scam type in 2024, with over 11,600 cases
At least five e-commerce scams involving fake National Day Parade (NDP) tickets have been reported since 1 July, the Singapore Police Force confirmed on 31 July.
The victims lost a combined S$250 after responding to ticket offers on platforms including Telegram and Facebook.
After showing interest, they were asked to transfer money using PayNow. The tickets never arrived, and the sellers became uncontactable.
Police reiterated that NDP tickets are not sold commercially. They are distributed free via Singpass through a balloting system, and resale is strictly prohibited.
The NDP executive committee said enforcement action would be taken against anyone caught scalping or misusing tickets. Tickets obtained through unauthorised sources will be invalid, and holders will be denied entry to the parade.
On 19 July, the official NDP Facebook page posted a warning: “If you see tickets being sold online, it is likely a scam. Do not engage, do not share your personal details, and do not make any payments.”
It stressed that there is no official sale or resale channel for NDP tickets. Members of the public who are uncertain about ticket legitimacy can contact organisers via [email protected] or call the NDP hotline at 1800-637-2025.
This year’s NDP, celebrating Singapore’s 60th National Day, will be held at the Padang on 9 August.
E-commerce scams remain the most reported scam type in Singapore. In 2024, 11,665 cases were recorded, with at least S$17.5 million lost.
Concert tickets topped the list of items used in fraudulent transactions.
Police statistics show that 45.1% of e-commerce scam victims were aged between 30 and 49. The scams most often occurred on Facebook, Carousell, and Telegram.
Authorities advise the public to verify sellers, avoid suspicious deals, and report any dubious activity. Further guidance is available at scamshield.gov.sg or by calling the ScamShield hotline at 1799.
