SINGAPORE, Oct. 20 -- If you are an Android device user and have come across advertisements on Facebook that require you to download an application package (APK), do not do so or you could be the next victim of a malware-enabled scam.

In an advisory issued today, the police alerted the public of the scam variant, which involves advertisements on social media platforms promoting senior-focused activities and programmes, water-based fitness activities, and recycling initiatives.

At least 62 cases have been reported since April, with losses amounting to at least S$989,000 (RM3.2 million).

Victims of this scam variant would chance upon such fake advertisements on social media platforms, such as Facebook, and be instructed to download an AP...