On 2 October 2026 the Singapore Police Force warned that ads on social media can be phishing scams. Since July 2026 there have been at least 246 such cases, with total losses of at least S$1.4 million.

This lesson rewrites the police advisory as a six-paragraph Chinese reading passage for HSK 4–5 learners. You will see how scammers use cheap-product ads to lead people to phishing websites, and the three steps the police recommend: ADD, CHECK, TELL. Key words: 钓鱼 (phishing), 损失 (loss), 广告 (advertisement), 密码 (password), 授权 (to authorise), 骗局 (scam), 防范 (to guard against), 核实 (to verify). Source: SPF advisory published 2 October 2026; information as of 14 October 2026.

Each key word comes with pinyin, an English gloss, a Chinese explanation and an example sentence, all with audio. Seven quiz questions with explanations check your understanding, and the passage can be played in a female or male voice. Please follow the latest police announcements. If you think you have been scammed, contact your bank immediately and report to the police.

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Source: Singapore Police Force, "Police Advisory On Phishing Scams Involving Fraudulent Social Media Advertisements", published 2 October 2026, read on 14 October 2026. Only the facts are used; the Chinese text is newly written.