20/08/2026
⚠️ **PUBLIC NOTICE — BEWARE OF LOAN SCAMS** ⚠️
Please be aware that **licensed moneylenders in Singapore are not allowed to advertise or promote their loan services through Facebook or other social media platforms.**
📚 **This page is for general educational and public-awareness purposes only.**
We share information to help the public better understand borrowing, licensed moneylending regulations and how to recognise possible loan scams.
This page is **not used to advertise, promote or solicit any loan services.**
🚫 **For your safety:**
• Please do not respond to loan offers received through Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp or other social media platforms.
• Please do not apply for or arrange a loan through social media.
• Do not transfer money for supposed “processing fees”, “GST fees” or other upfront payments requested by unknown persons.
• Do not provide your NRIC, Singpass, bank details or other personal information to unverified persons or accounts.
✅ **If you wish to verify whether a moneylender is licensed, please check the official Ministry of Law — Registry of Moneylenders website.**
Always verify the moneylender using the official **List of Licensed Moneylenders** before contacting or visiting them.
🛡️ **Stay informed. Stay protected. Verify first and avoid loan scams.**