What Singapore Orders iMessage Changes Mean
Singapore has mandated Apple to implement anti-spoofing measures on iMessage by December. This directive, issued under the Online Criminal Harms Act, aims to stop scammers from impersonating government agencies or using the “gov.sg” sender ID. With rising online scams, authorities want iMessage users to see verified sender information, making it harder for fraudsters to trick the public.
How Will iMessage Change by December?
Apple must adjust iMessage’s display logic so unknown senders’ profile names are hidden or less prominent, showing phone numbers instead. Messages or group chats that mimic government identifiers will be blocked or filtered. These changes are designed to ensure users can more easily identify legitimate messages, aligning iMessage with Singapore’s SMS sender ID system.
Why Singapore Targets iMessage for Spoofing
Unlike registered SMS systems, iMessage does not verify sender names, allowing scammers to impersonate official agencies. Singapore has already recorded over 120 police reports of fraudulent messages. By enforcing changes on iMessage, authorities hope to reduce online scams and protect public trust in digital communications.
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