Johor police have not received any reports about a purported Johor-Singapore housing subsidy initiative, following a warning issued by their Singaporean counterparts.
Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad said, however, the state contingent is ready to cooperate and assist in any investigation.
He advised the public not to be easily swayed by subsidy offers and to take preventive measures to avoid falling victim to scams.
He also urged the public to contact the National Scam Response Centre at 997 or visit the Bukit Aman commercial crime investigation department’s official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts for information on the latest scam tactics.
Singaporean media reported that the island state’s police force had warned about a “Johor-Singapore housing subsidy” scam on Facebook.
Complainants said they had come across advertisements with links promoting the so-called “JBSG Housing Subsidy Program” or “Free Homes Across the Causeway,” which suggested a collaboration between the Johor and Singapore governments to provide subsidised housing.
