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Straits Times
3 days ago
- Straits Times
Another Stomper receives scam call from fake SGH staff, urges more awareness for elderly
Another Stomper receives scam call from fake SGH staff, urges more awareness for elderly Welcome to Stomping Ground - a space where Stompers share reflections, personal essays and social commentaries that spark conversation and insight. Yet another person has come forward about receiving a suspicious call from someone claiming to be from Singapore General Hospital (SGH). Stomper GC wanted to share her own experience after reading an earlier Stomp report on how a 71-year-old retiree outsmarted a scammer claiming to be from SGH. The 69-year-old said she received a call on her landline on June 5 from a man speaking in Mandarin and claiming to be from SGH. "I kept asking him to speak in English, but he insisted that in Singapore, the majority can speak Mandarin," recounted the Stomper, who is semi-retired. "I told him, 'No, you called me, so you speak English'. "He was unable to so I raised my voice to tell him to stop asking me to speak Mandarin." Before hanging up, the caller made a remark in Mandarin: "这么激动干嘛" ("Why so worked up?"), which the Stomper called "a great joke." GC said she later contacted SGH's official hotline to check if similar scams had been reported and was told that the hospital was aware of such incidents. She was asked if she had shared any personal information with the scammer. "I told SGH that I did not give them the chance to ask me anything as I had insisted throughout that I wanted to communicate in English only," she said. "My objective in calling SGH was not just to check, but to urge them to raise more awareness among their patients. "Many elderly people at home, who may only speak Mandarin, are their patients and can easily fall prey to such scams." For more information on scams, members of the public can visit or call the ScamShield helpline at 1799. Have your say on Stomping Ground! Write in to us at stomp@ or WhatsApp 9384 3761. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
Straits Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Shopee buyer calls seller 'idiot', 'stupid' and 'without brains' for messaging him day after day to change negative review
Shopee buyer calls seller 'idiot', 'stupid' and 'without brains' for messaging him day after day to change negative review A Shopee buyer felt harassed by a seller who messaged him repeatedly to change a negative review. Stomper Wes said the product he had purchased from the seller, turned out to be "absolutely garbage". "The main function of the product failed," said the Stomper. But that wasn't the main problem. "The seller continually harassed me daily to reverse the negative review of the product," he said. "I have since updated the review with a worse comment, mentioning the harassment from the seller. But the seller is born without brains and continued to harass me." The Stomper shared screenshots of the messages between him and the seller. On May 11, the seller apologised that the Stomper was not satisfied with the product and offered: "How about (we) give you $1 coupon and (you) change (to) five-star praise for us?" The Stomper replied: "Your product does not work at all. Why would I change it to five stars?" The seller then increased the offer to a $2 coupon for the Stomper to change the review to a positive one. The Stomper refused, adding: "Not going to cheat other future buyers." He messaged the seller: "You dare to ask to remove negative rating when the product is still on sale?" The seller explained: "It can really harm our shop. Really hope you can consider the coupons and remove the feedback to us." As the seller kept repeating the request for the fourth day, the Stomper responded: "Stop bothering me, you idiot!" After getting the same messages day after day, the Stomper eventually just asked the seller: "Are you stupid?" The buyer told Stomp he had raised the problem to Shopee's customer service several times, but all he got was "lip service". Stomp contacted Shopee on May 28 for more info. On June 2, the Stomper received an email from Shopee, which said: "After a thorough review, we have taken disciplinary action in accordance with our platform policies and have restricted the seller's ability to message you directly. "Shopee upholds strict guidelines to ensure a respectful and secure environment for all users. We are also reviewing our internal processes to improve the speed and clarity of resolution in similar cases moving forward." The buyer told Stomp: "In their email, they said they had blocked the seller from messaging me. "I don't see what penalties have been meted out to the seller. So this can happen again to other potential buyers. This is not a solution but a workaround." Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
Straits Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Straits Times
Ex-Montfort Junior School student hopes to reconnect with teachers who changed his life over 30 years ago
Ex-Montfort Junior School student hopes to reconnect with teachers who changed his life over 30 years ago Some teachers leave a mark that lasts a lifetime. It's been more than three decades, but one former student has never forgotten his teachers. A Stomper reached out to Stomp in the hope of reconnecting with three educators who taught him at Montfort Junior School in 1993: Ms Serena Chow Mr Mohamed Musa Taub Mr Nurisham Ismail "These teachers played a meaningful role in my formative years," he shared. "I've been trying to reach them to express my gratitude and hopefully reconnect after all these years." Despite trying conventional channels and alumni networks, the Stomper has not been able to locate them. He believes Stomp's "reach and reputation for meaningful stories that reconnect people and communities" might help track them down or at least spread the word. If you know any of the teachers mentioned above, or have information that could help the Stomper reconnect with them, please contact Stomp at stomp@ or via WhatsApp at 9384 3761. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stompers debate about table hogging couple during peak hours
If you were dining out, would you give up one of two tables when asked to? One such situation is sparking comments on Stomp. The post, made on 26 May, details the disappointment and frustration of a diner experiencing table hogging. Here's what happened: when Stomper, Linda, was trying to find seats at Chocolate Origin, they tried asking if a couple would give up a table to them and were turned down. Even when the store's staff asked, the couple refused, stating that they required both tables for their items. In the picture uploaded with the Facebook post, you can see the couple's items spread over the two tables. To their credit, the tables are round and rather small, which justified their need for two tables instead of one. However, according to the post, the couple had already completed their meal. Intrigued, I decided to investigate further. This post was made on a Monday at 5.38pm. The Stomper also mentioned that they had headed to the store in the evening. According to Google, this outlet was usually as busy as it gets from 5pm to 7pm on Mondays. Furthermore, a Google reviewer shared that this Chocolate Origin has now been merged with a Cacao Cat outlet. This resulted in a loss of seating space. As someone who regularly has study or work sessions at cafés, having unfinished food or drinks is the main – if not only – reason for staying at the establishment beyond a certain amount of time. Especially when there are other paying customers waiting for a seat. So if the couple had already completed their meal, were they truly entitled to their seats? Even without leaving, clearing off their unused plates might have freed up a table for Linda. I have seen other cafés imposing a dining time limit during peak hours, and table hogging situations we see on Stomp are probably related to their decision. While it's 100% okay to take as much time as you wish when stores are empty, practising proper etiquette during crowded times is important. Ultimately, the store is a public space for all. Perhaps the couple could look into co-working spaces for a more conducive environment, unlike a busy café with less than 10 seats. So, considering this scenario, I ask you again: would you have given up your table? Clementi hawker stall shamed on Stomp for $0.50 bowl charge changes attitude The post Stompers debate about table hogging couple during peak hours appeared first on
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Straits Times
Man lets another punch him repeatedly at MBS drop-off point, witness comments: 'I think they're drunk'
Man lets another punch him repeatedly at MBS drop-off point, witness comments: 'I think they're drunk' A man was caught on camera punching another man repeatedly at the drop-off point outside Marina Bay Sands in the early hours of May 24. Stomper Ray shared dashcam footage of the incident taken from his friend's car at 3.43am. In the video, it can be seen that the man had already started his assault even before the Stomper's friend's car pulled into the driveway. The other man did not retaliate and seemed to just let himself be hit multiple times until his attacker was pulled away by a third man to a Volkswagen Polo in front of the Stomper's friend's car. Meanwhile, the people in the Stomper's friend's car can be heard commenting on the action. A female voice said: "I think they're drunk." A male voice replied: "Definitely." When the assailant got into the driver's seat of the Volkswagen, the female voice said: "Oh, he's not drunk." The third man opened a door of the Volkswagen and was about to get in, but the assailant drove off without him. Before the video ends, the male voice said: "He just left his friend like that." Stomp understands the police were not notified of the incident. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
