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Singapore Customs
Advisories

Be Aware of Scams Bearing Singapore Customs’ Crest

30 June 2020

Scam Alert: Fraudulent notices with Singapore Customs’ crest

Singapore Customs has been alerted by a member of the public on a tax notification bearing Singapore Customs’ crest. We wish to clarify that this tax notification or clearance receipt was not issued by Singapore Customs and we do not collect fees for cargo clearance. Singapore Customs also does not issue letters or direct individuals to pay any form of charges to a third party.

Sample of scam tax notification bearing Customs’ crest.

Sample of scam tax notification bearing Customs’ crest.

When in doubt, please contact Singapore Customs on (65) 6355 2000 or email us at customs_feedback@customs.gov.sg to verify the authenticity of any correspondence you received from Singapore Customs. More information on how to protect yourself against Customs-related scams: Public Advisory on Scams.

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