The police said on 11 October that six people would be charged in court between 12 and 16 October over scams including government official impersonation, e-commerce and friend impersonation scams. Between them they had sold or handed over bank accounts, received and moved scam money, collected cash from victims, disclosed Singpass credentials, and helped register SIM cards for payment. The police listed penalties of up to three years in jail, a fine, or both for assisting another to retain benefits from criminal conduct, for cheating, and for unlawful disclosure of a password or access code. Money mules who launder scam proceeds can also face caning of up to 12 strokes, and the police say people involved in mule offences may have their banking services and mobile line subscriptions restricted. If anyone offers you money to open a bank account, receive a transfer, register a SIM card in your name or share your Singpass, refuse and call the 24-hour ScamShield Helpline on 1799.