Advisory - Awards invitation via WhatsApp

Members of the public have reported that they have received unsolicited WhatsApp messages claiming that they were invited for various business awards. Businesses would then be requested to make payment of at least $3,000 for the purported packages.

Please be advised that ATC do not issue any invitation for our programmes through message platforms such as WhatsApp. Members of the public are advised to verify the sender's identity.

You can verify whether the number you have received is from ATC by using the Verify@ATC - Identity Verification Tool . If in doubt, please contact us at 6304 3145 or email community@atc.sg for assistance.

Some tips for you to safeguard your interests:

• Verify the information that the party is communicating on.
• Understand how did the sender obtained your information. Is your contact information readily available on your business' website?
• If the contact is suspicious, verify the person's identity and representing entity. If unsure, please approach us for assistance.
• If unsure of the party's legitimacy, do not make any payments.

General Advisory

If you suspect that you have fallen victim to scam, fraudulent or phishing activities, you are advised to:

• Lodge a police report at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness or call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000
• Please contact us immediately if you require assistance.

Advisory - Individuals claiming to accelerate accreditation process

Members have reported that they were being contacted by individuals claiming to be able to accelerate ATC's accreditation assessment process.

Through phone call, the caller would first promote its marketing packages purported as "awards", and upon being informed that an application has been submitted with ATC which is undergoing assessments, the caller would inform that they are able to assist the business in accelerating the assessment process. Businesses would then be requested for payments.

We would like to advise that all assessment processes are handled by ATC and each applicant are assigned with authorised officers for assistance or communications. We do not authorise any external parties for the purpose of assessments.

Please remain vigilant and verify the authenticity with ATC. You can verify whether the number you have received is from ATC by using the Verify@ATC - Identity Verification Tool . If in doubt, please contact us at 6304 3145 or email members@atc.sg for assistance.

General Advisory

If you suspect that you have fallen victim to scam, fraudulent or phishing activities, you are advised to:

• Lodge a police report at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness or call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000
• Please contact us immediately if you require assistance.