Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Payment Requests Made in SPD’s Name
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Fraud Alert

Any individuals or groups soliciting funds on SPD’s behalf through streets and door-to-door donations would bear a Collector’s Certificate of Authority from the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), or a copy of the police permit.


We urge members of the public to check these documents before making a donation. 
The following methods will verify if their permits are valid:

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SMS Verification Service by Charities Unit, MCCY*

Send an SMS query to 74688 using this format: FR (e.g. FR 2011130000)

The facility will then send you a SMS reply indicating whether the organisation has a valid licence or certificate.

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Scan QR Code

Download the QR Code scanner software from your smartphone’s app store. Scan the code that is located on the Collector’s Certificate of Authority (CCA) document with your smartphone. The NCSS Approval No. can be found on the CCA that all collectors are obliged to carry with them.

Besides the ongoing appeal for donations via our website, all fundraising activities that we conduct are published on our website here & here.
You can also search for the list of legitimate fundraising activities at the following websites:

  • NCSS-approved fundraising events
  • Police Licensing & Regulatory Department


If you suspect anyone of conducting unauthorised fundraising activities in SPD’s name or experience any similar encounters as stated above, please take down their names, school 
(if applicable), location where you were approached or note their physical appearances and alert the Police and alert us via e-mail at Contact Us.

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Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Payment Requests Made in SPD’s Name

SPD has been alerted to cases involving job scams where scammers have used SPD’s name to instruct individuals to transfer money.

Please remain vigilant. SPD does not authorise individuals to request or collect money on our behalf through such means. If you receive a suspicious request or are unsure whether it is genuine, please verify it directly with SPD by calling our general line at 6579 0700. Alternatively, you can call the ScamShield Hotline at 1799 before taking any action.

If you believe you may have fallen victim to a scam, please contact your bank immediately and make a police report.

SPD takes such matters seriously and we constantly review the necessary safeguards to protect the public and our supporters. Please be assured that legitimate donations and payments made through SPD’s official website and authorised platforms remain unaffected.