Summary
Pokémon TCG has surged in popularity and value driven by an influx of new retailers, hobbyists, and global demand. But the boom has also created opportunities for fraud. In Singapore, Pokémon cards were the top item involved in e-commerce scams in the first half of 2026, accounting for 605 cases — 15.7% of all reported e-commerce scam cases. Cases more than doubled from 279 a year earlier, while losses surged 172.4% from S$472,000 to S$1.2 million.
Talking Point investigates the increase of scams and counterfeits products in the market. How hard is it to stop, who is scammed, how does it work, and what can be done?
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