I Found My Face In A Fake Investment Ad. So I Followed The Scam | Talking Point

As scammers continue to adapt their tactics, how can we fight an industry that keeps evolving? Talking Point investigates. In June this year, a fake news article surfaced online showing Talking Point host Steven Chia with a bloody nose after a supposed on-air fight with DBS CEO Tan Su Shan. But the story was entirely fabricated — bait designed to lure readers into a fraudulent investment scheme. Investment scams caused the highest losses of any scam type in Singapore in 2025, costing victims S$336.2 million. And the threat remains significant: in the first half of 2026 alone, victims lost another S$169.8 million to investment scams. Talking Point investigates how these scams work, from fake investment groups and deepfake videos to cryptocurrency platforms designed to keep victims’ money. We meet two people who lost their savings and speaks to experts about why the syndicates behind these scams are so difficult to track and stop. 00:00 Introduction 00:57 How the fake investment pitch works 04:18 Steven gets a call from the scammer 05:36 Why investment scams are hard to stop 08:51 A victim loses nearly S$180,000 13:53 Who is behind investment scam networks? 18:43 A victim’s crypto investment scam 20:55 Who should bear the losses? About the show: Talking Point investigates a current issue or event, offering different perspectives to local stories and revealing how it all affects you. ================================================ #CNAInsider #CNATalkingPoint #Singapore #InvestmentScams #Investment #FakeInvestment #DeepFake #WhatsApp #Online For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider