Police warn of bail scam

Police warn of bail scam

Police said criminals are coming up with more innovative ways to cheat unsuspecting victims.

They reminded the public to be vigilant against scams.

In a statement, the police said they received reports on the "police bail" phone scam recently.

In this scam, victims received calls purportedly from China, with the "+86" country code.

The caller would claim to be the victim's friend and allege that he had been arrested by police while in China.

The scammer would then ask the victim to transfer a sum of money to pay the bail or fines for his release.

Victims who acceded to the scammer's request would eventually discover that it was a scam after establishing contact with their friends.

So far victims have transferred sums ranging from S$800 to S$16,000 to a bank account in China.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

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Selamat Hari Raya

HSA issues alert for illegal health products

HSA issues alert for illegal health products



The HSA has issued an alert regarding three illegal health products -- "Li Long Mei Guo Mo Bang", "Africa Black Ant" and "Ginseng Tu Chong Wan Lin Heong".

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has issued an alert regarding three illegal products containing potent western medicinal ingredients.

"Li Long Mei Guo Mo Bang" and "Africa Black Ant" are promoted for sexual enhancement. Both contain the undeclared medicinal ingredient sildenafil.

"Ginseng Tu Chong Wan Lin Heong", which is touted for the treatment of arthritis and joint pain, contains the undeclared medicinal ingredient dexamethasone.

HSA said three people have fallen victim to these harmful products.

One of them -- a man in his 40s -- suffered a heart attack and stroke. Another patient, in his 50s, suffered chest pain and shortness of breath.

A female patient, in her 30s, suffered Cushing's syndrome, which is caused by the intake of excessive steroids.

HSA has warned sellers to stop the sales and distribution of these illegal products.

Anyone found convicted of selling these illegal products can be fined up to S$100,000 and/or jailed up to three years.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~

半夜睡不着 别起身做家务

半夜睡不着　别起身做家务 　　

半夜醒来睡不着，也不该起床活动做家务，平躺闭目养神也好。

本地中医师刘晓仪说，很多年长者退休在家，白天活动量少，休息时间相对长，晚上就不容易入睡，或很容易早醒。

刘医师认为，如果入睡比较困难，或午夜醒来，也别起床活动或做家务等，应该平躺下来闭目养神。

她解释，中医认为，人卧着时血归于肝，睡眠时肝脏的血量比平时高出40%。因此睡眠正是血液回到肝脏进行排毒和修复工作的时候，也是血液回归到各脏腑以温暖五脏的时间。

失眠或是心脏病早期症状。

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学习幽默

Affected Fonterra dairy products not imported into S'pore

Affected Fonterra dairy products not imported into Singapore: AVA



The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) said the affected Fonterra brand dairy products from New Zealand have not been imported here.

According to AVA, as part of its routine surveillance and inspection programme, imported dairy products are regularly monitored and sampled for food safety and compliance with its standards and requirements.

Food products that do not meet its food safety standards and requirements will not be allowed for sale.

AVA said dairy products available in Singapore are safe for consumption and that it will continue to closely monitor the situation.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~