[Scam Alert] Impersonation of Doctors Registered with the Singapore Medical Council

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[Scam Alert] Impersonation of Doctors Registered with the Singapore Medical Council

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[Scam Alert] Impersonation of Doctors Registered with the Singapore Medical Council

25 May 2026

The Singapore Medical Council (SMC) has been alerted to scam cases involving individuals or groups impersonating doctors registered with SMC.

These individuals or groups have forged Certificates of Registration or electronic Practising Certificates (e-PCs) to falsely present themselves as SMC-registered doctors and use these documents as proof of credentials when offering medical services.