{"id":42317,"date":"2026-04-07T05:08:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=42317"},"modified":"2026-04-07T05:08:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:08:38","slug":"yishun-hdb-lift-lobby-sign-warns-of-neighbour-using-advanced-technology-to-hack-phones-netizens-sceptical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=42317","title":{"rendered":"Yishun HDB lift lobby sign warns of neighbour using &#8216;advanced technology&#8217; to hack phones, netizens sceptical"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Sign at Yishun HDB lift warns residents of phone-hacking neighbour with alleged connections to loan sharks<\/h2>\n<p>An unusual sign pasted at an HDB lift lobby in Yishun has raised eyebrows after warning residents about a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/singapore\/comments\/1s27bvw\/saw_this_at_at_hdb_lift_lobby_is_this_even\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">neighbour allegedly using \u201cadvanced technology\u201d to hack phones<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A resident shared the sighting on the r\/singapore subreddit on Tuesday (24 March), questioning if the claim was even possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSaw this at [the] HDB lift lobby, is this even possible?\u201d the OP captioned their post.<\/p>\n<h3>Sign claims neighbour stealing personal data<\/h3>\n<p>The Original Poster (OP) told <em>MS News<\/em> they spotted the notice on Saturday (21 March) at their residence at Block 658 Yishun.<\/p>\n<p>The sign warned residents to look out for a house owner allegedly using \u201cadvanced technology to intrude into people\u2019s mobile phones\u201d and steal personal information.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_714078\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-714078\" class=\"size-full wp-image-714078 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bhfh08t36yqg1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bhfh08t36yqg1-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bhfh08t36yqg1-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bhfh08t36yqg1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bhfh08t36yqg1-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bhfh08t36yqg1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bhfh08t36yqg1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/2560;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-714078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: paintingone2769 on Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It also claimed the individual was linked to loan sharks and scammers.<\/p>\n<p>The notice further alleged that the police were unable to handle the situation, urging residents to remain vigilant.<\/p>\n<p>A Malay translation of the message was included below the English text.<\/p>\n<h3>Netizens sceptical, call it a prank<\/h3>\n<p>The post quickly drew reactions online, with many netizens finding humour in the post.<\/p>\n<p>Most expressed disbelief and speculated on the reasons why the signage was put up in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<iframe id=\"answers-client-69d41b4728a0f\" class=\"answers-client\" src=\"\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Some suggested it was likely the work of an overly anxious resident rather than a real threat.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_714100\" style=\"width: 952px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-714100\" class=\"size-full wp-image-714100 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"942\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4.png 942w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-600x154.png 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-150x39.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 942px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 942\/242;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-714100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: PaintingOne2769 on Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Others pointed out that such hacking would be highly unlikely without unsecured networks and would not be so easily carried out.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_714101\" style=\"width: 961px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-714101\" class=\"size-full wp-image-714101 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"951\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-1.png 951w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-1-600x137.png 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-1-150x34.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 951px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 951\/217;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-714101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: PaintingOne2769 on Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A few commenters also noted that such messages could stem from individuals facing mental health challenges, urging others to respond with empathy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_714102\" style=\"width: 937px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-714102\" class=\"size-full wp-image-714102 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"927\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2.png 927w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-600x125.png 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-150x31.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 927px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 927\/193;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-714102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: PaintingOne2769 on Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Unauthorised flyers not allowed in HDB areas<\/h3>\n<p>According to a written reply by the Ministry of National Development (MND), approval from Town Councils is required before putting up flyers or notices in HDB common areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTown Councils can take action under their by-laws against any person found pasting flyers and advertisements without the Town Councils\u2019 authorisation,\u201d MND stated.<\/p>\n<p>Residents are advised to inform their Town Councils if they encounter such notices, which may be removed.<\/p>\n<p><em>MS News<\/em> has reached out to the Nee Soon Town Council for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/property-flyers-hdb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property flyers must not be publicly visible when distributed to HDB homes from 1 April<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Yb2b54xryi\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/property-flyers-hdb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property flyers must not be publicly visible when distributed to HDB homes from 1 April<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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