Singapore Officials Impersonated in Sophisticated Investment Scam
Group‑IB uncovered a campaign impersonating Singapore’s prime minister and national security minister using verified Google Ads, fake media sites, and deepfake videos to funnel victims into a Mauritius‑registered forex platform. 28 verified advertisers and 100+ domains were used with geo‑fencing and developer‑tool detection to evade takedowns.
CORTEX Protocol Intelligence Assessment
Business Impact: Sophisticated ad‑tech abuse and AI media manipulation undermine public trust and brand safety. Technical Context: IP filtering, redirect chains, and verified ad accounts complicate detection.
Strategic Intelligence Guidance
- Monitor paid search for brand/exec impersonation.
- Use takedown partners for verified‑advertiser abuse.
- Educate users on fake news/endorsement investment lures.
- Blacklist campaign infrastructure as published by researchers.
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Intelligence Source: Singapore Officials Impersonated in Sophisticated Investment Scam - Infosecurity Magazine | Oct 22, 2025