33. Are You Scam Conscious?

33. Are You Scam Conscious?

In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy sit down with Christina Ang, a financial advisory director. When she was 16 years old, Christina’s life took an unexpected turn when her mother fell victim to a sophisticated money scam that almost tore her life apart. She opens up about the emotional and financial turmoil her family endured and revealed the harrowing effects of the scam on their lives. Join them as they explore the personal side of fraud and uncover the human impact behind the headlines, as well as offering hope to those who find themselves in similar situations.

Show notes

(02:05) Introduction of today’s guest. (04:20) The turning point in Christina’s life. (17:18) Why do we fall victim to scams? (17:45) Different types of scams. (26:28) Christina’s quote. (30:24) What we can do to be scam-conscious. (38:40) Consider setting up a ‘pocket money’ trust fund for your parents.

Christina’s quote: 钱骗掉了没关系。只要有活着的一天,一定有翻身的机会。

Extras

1. MAS Investor Alert List

2. National Crime Prevention Council Telegram Channel for the latest scam tactics and scam preventive measures.

3. If the shame, guilt or the fear of judgment by loved ones becomes overwhelming, there is no shame in speaking to a neutral professional third party with the help hotlines as follows:

Counselling

  • Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1

  • TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252

  • TOUCH Care Line (for seniors, caregivers): 6804-6555

  • Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180

  • For advice on scams, call the Anti-Scam Helpline @ 1800-722-6688

Mental Health

  • Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)

  • Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 (24 hours) /1-767 (24 hours)

  • Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

4. If you have been scammed before and truly wish to rework and rebuild your finances, you can find a safe space by reaching out to Christina, who has personally gone through a similar situation. She will be more than happy to help you journey through the rebuilding process one step at a time.

See Christina’s profile here, and LinkedIn here.


Hosts: Jeremy Lee (@jemcocktails) and Madeline Liew (@maddyliew)

Guest: Christina Ang

Producer: Paul Ng (@wanderwavestudio)

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