PUBLISHED ONSeptember 15, 2026 12:30 AMBYSean LerReceived a remote online job offer involving your favourite trading cards, such as Pokemon?
Do not be enticed to complete "tasks" or be lured by the promise of easy commissions payment, or you could end up with a depleted bank account.
In an advisory on Monday (Sept 14), police warned of a resurgence of job scams involving online tasks associated with Pokemon and other trading cards.
Victims are typically contacted through unsolicited messages or calls and offered remote online jobs involving Pokemon or trading card-related tasks.
They are then directed to fraudulent websites where they are instructed to complete tasks such as opening digital trading card packs or selecting trading cards in exchange for commissions.
To complete these tasks or unlock higher-value opportunities, victims are required to make cryptocurrency transfers or deposits.
According to the police, some victims would initially receive small payments, which created the impression that the jobs are legitimate.
The victims are later asked to make additional payments to complete tasks, clear negative balances, restore their accounts, or withdraw their purported earnings.
Victims only realise they have been scammed when they are unable to withdraw their purported earnings from the websites.
Since Aug 25, losses of at least $71,000 have been reported in at least 12 such cases.
Remember, if an opportunity sounds too good to be true, then it likely isn't.
Members of the public are advised not to accept dubious job offers that promise lucrative returns for minimal effort or require upfront payments.
Those in doubt can call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
