Why It Matters Episode 10 Duration: 8:45 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week. As more Singaporeans come online in the Smart Nation transformation, scams via online, mobile phone and social media routes are on the rise too. The Straits Times' senior tech correspondent Irene Tham gives basic tips and also asks if the banking industry should continue with some existing marketing practices where customers are encouraged to give information over the phone for convenience. The public can call the National Crime Prevention Council's anti-scam helpline on 1800-722-6688 for advice on scams, or go to www.scamalert.sg Produced by: Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt

<div>Why It Matters</div>
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<div>Episode 10</div>
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<div>Duration: 8:45 mins</div>
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<div>Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times takes a close look at one key news talking point each week.</div>
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<div>As more Singaporeans come online in the Smart Nation transformation, scams via online, mobile phone and social media routes are on the rise too.</div>
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<div>The Straits Times' senior tech correspondent Irene Tham gives basic tips and also asks if the banking industry should continue with some existing marketing practices where customers are encouraged to give information over the phone for convenience.</div>
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<div>The public can call the National Crime Prevention Council's anti-scam helpline on 1800-722-6688 for advice on scams, or go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.scamalert.sg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.scamalert.sg</a></div>
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<div>Produced by: Ernest Luis</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Feedback to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">podcast@sph.com.sg</a></div>
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<div>Download ST &amp; BT podcasts for offline listening:&nbsp;<a href="http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts</a></div>
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<div>On website:&nbsp;<a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a></div>
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<div>On Spotify:&nbsp;<a href="https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU</a></div>
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<div>On iTunes:&nbsp;<a href="https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP</a></div>
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<div>On Google podcasts:&nbsp;<a href="http://str.sg/googlestbt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" shape="rect">http://str.sg/googlestbt</a></div>
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Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

<p>Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. </p>
<p>Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.</p>
<p>Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis &amp; The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.</p>

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