New Police Caller ID 6000 0999 to Combat Scam Calls
The Singapore police are launching a single caller ID to distinguish legitimate calls and reduce government impersonation scams.
Introduction of a Single Caller ID
In a proactive measure against government official impersonation scams, the Singapore police are set to implement a dedicated caller ID—6000 0999—beginning November 2. This initiative marks a significant step by the Government to enhance security and trust in communications from public agencies.
A Collaborative Effort
This new caller ID system was developed through cooperation among multiple government bodies, including the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, Open Government Products, and the police. Aiming to simplify the identification of legitimate calls, this initiative seeks to protect the public from increasingly sophisticated impersonation scams.
Scammers often masquerade as government officials, taking advantage of existing confusion caused by the various phone numbers used by agencies, such as personal mobile devices and office landlines. The introduction of a single prefix will help counteract these fraudulent tactics and bolster public confidence.
Details of Caller ID Implementation
Starting next week, any outgoing calls from the police will utilize the single number 6000 0999. In conjunction with this, an SMS will follow from the