Singapore's police emergency SMS sender ID changes from 71999 to 70999 on Oct 1, 2024, for standardization and scam reduction.

Starting October 1, 2024, Singapore's police emergency SMS sender ID will change from 71999 to 70999. This initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs aims to standardize sender IDs across Home Team Departments to enhance recognizability and reduce scams. The police SMS service, established in 2016, assists those unable to speak or in unsafe situations. For non-emergencies, the public should use i-Witness or the SPF's online services.

September 27, 2024
4 Articles