06/08/2026
Are you aware of what a licensed moneylender CAN and CANNOT legally do in Singapore? 🇸🇬
While licensed moneylenders operate under strict regulation by the Ministry of Law, some borrowers still face illegal tactics, over-stepping debt collectors, or predatory scams. Knowing your legal protections under the Moneylenders Act and POHA (Protection from Harassment Act) is your best defense.
🔎 Telltale Signs of Illegal Lenders & Prohibited Practices:
🚨 Receiving loan offers via unsolicited WhatsApp, SMS, or social media ads (Licensed moneylenders are only allowed to advertise on official websites, business directories, and physical premises signage).
🚨 Demanding your Singpass login or holding onto your original NRIC or bank cards.
🚨 Approving loans without proper documentation or issuing blank contracts.
🛡️ If you experience harassment, threats, or illegal collection tactics:
• Call 999 immediately if you are in physical danger.
• Keep detailed logs and preserve all digital evidence (screenshots, messages, voicemails).
• Lodge an official report with the Registry of Moneylenders (ROM).
• Apply for an Expedited Protection Order (EPO) or Protection Order (PO) under POHA.
• Lodge a complaint with the Credit Collection Association of Singapore (CCAS) if a debt collection agency breaches ethical standards.
Learn all the legal caps, debt resolution pathways (like DRS and Self-Exclusion), and step-by-step reporting guide here:
👉 Read the full article: https://www.singsaver.com.sg/personal-loan/blog/licensed-moneylender-harassment