DBS scam prevention that feels like a superpower
You might have gotten this in your feed: “In just four and a half months, technology-enabled intervention stopped more than 3,500 people from losing S$39.7 million in potential scams.” That headline is not made up; it is real, and it shows how DBS stops scams in amazing ways. Let us talk about how that affects you, why you can feel safer, and how DBS scam protections can help you keep your financial peace of mind.
The DBS scam shield: More than just words, it is real protection
You might be scared when you hear the word “DBS scam.” Scams are scary. The real story is about how DBS stops scams. In March and April 2025, DBS and other banks, with help from Singapore’s Anti-Scam Centre, sent 5,600 SMS alerts to more than 3,500 people who might have been scammed. This quick, tech-driven action stopped S$39.7 million in losses. That is how your money is safe until something goes wrong.
How DBS’s safety features keep you safe
You are not just another account; you are part of a system that is always on guard. DBS gives you self-managed tools in the digibank app, such as Payment Controls, digiVault, and Security Check-up. More than 1.5 million customers are already using them to lock up money right away and change their own payment settings. By the middle of 2025, a new “Mobile Wallets” toggle will put a stop to scammers by putting your card in their wallet without your permission. This will be off by default, so you will always be in charge.
While you use digibank, DBS’s anti-malware tool examines your device from the inside. If it sees anything suspicious, like an app that was sideloaded or silent screen-sharing, it stops access. This makes it a silent guardian of your digital money.
Stopping scams in their tracks: Real-time heroics
Let us talk about the good stuff now: dramatic, true stories of how DBS stopped big losses. In the middle of 2023, DBS and the police used automated systems to find more than 1,400 active scam cases in just one month. They sent 4,600 text messages to more than 3,900 people. What happened? Blocked losses of more than S$21 million.
Then there are the scams that involve pretending to be someone else. In March 2024, DBS stepped in when someone was tricked into putting a S$500,000 check into a fake account. The Anti-Scam Center contacted the person, DBS held onto the check, and a second scheme that involved daily S$200,000 transfers was stopped, saving S$2.9 million at once. Talk about being brave.
Discover why this is important to you
You are not just a name in a computer system. When you hear “DBS scam,” you should think that your bank is ready to stop threats before they get to your account. These safety measures are proactive, based on education and cutting-edge technology, not reactive. It is a system that keeps you from becoming a statistic.
AI detection, quick-response teams, real-time notifications, and tools that are already in your app all help you. And you are not the only one, DBS’s guides and community alerts help you stop scams before they can happen.
Let us take a step back: “DBS scam” really means “DBS scam prevention in action.” Because of these systems and the people who work behind the scenes, you have real, reliable protection. This is a trend in the smart, empowered banking world of 2025.
If you ever feel unsure, remember that you have control tools and your bank is there to help you. You can always get in touch with us for help or more information. We all deserve to be safe, after all.
Here’s a friendly reminder: your bank is always ready to help you with questions or problems with security features. Do not be afraid to get in touch, DBS’s top priority is your peace of mind.