Reasons why celebs are susceptible to scams Celebrities are at risk of falling for scams for various reasons. In the past few days, the names of Yexel Sebastian and his wife Mikee Agustin have come under online scrutiny due to allegations from various content creators who assert that the couple tricked them into investing, promising … Read more
Jak Roberto: “Sa nasendan po ng video greet namin, please do not entertain po!” JAK ROBERTO – The Kapuso actor recently reminded the public to be careful against scammers who are using his name. The actor, who is currently in a relationship with actress Barbie Forteza, has appeared in several Kapuso shows throughout his career … Read more
GCash: “That’s why we strongly urge our customers to never sell their GCash accounts to avoid identity theft” GCASH — The Ayala-led fintech company said that users who sell their SIM with verified account to scammers may face jail time. To recall, it was last month when GCash warned the public against scammers who are … Read more
GCash: “The scammers can do anything they want with the accounts and not be liable for the consequences” GCASH — The Ayala-led fintech company recently warned the public against scammers who are using a new breed of money mules. In a statement issued last September 28, the fintech company said warned that scammers are using … Read more
Frustrated Netizen Expresses Dismay After Scammers Pretend as Authorities to Steal his Hard-Earned Cash A frustrated netizen has expressed his disappointment and lambasted the scammers who pretend as authorities to steal his valuables. The Facebook page “SIRBISU Channel” has shared the video footage of unidentified suspects who pretend as police officers to scam and steal … Read more
Senator Richard Gordon urged SSS members and their employers to be wary of online scammers. RICHARD GORDON — On Wednesday, the senator called on Social Security System (SSS) members and their employers to be wary of online scammers amidst the recent increase in the number of fraudulent transactions, especially during the pandemic. The senator, who … Read more
SSS called on members and employers to be more vigilant against fixers and scammers. SSS — On Thursday, the Social Security System called on members and employers to be more vigilant against scammers and fixers as the agency recorded increasing reports on fraudulent incidents. Aurora Ignacio, the president and chief executive officer at SSS, warned … Read more
The PNP warned the public against scammers using the names of personalities. PNP — The Philippine National Police recently warned the public against scammers who could be using the names of personalities. On Sunday, PNP chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar warned the public against scammers who could be using the names of personalities, particularly of … Read more
Globe Telecom recently warned the public against SIM swap scam. GLOBE TELECOM — The Philippines’ telecommunications company recently warned the public against the SIM swap scam and also advised its customers to stay vigilant. A “SIM swap scam” was the last step carried out by scammers and fraudsters in order to take over one’s financial … Read more
BIR warned public anew against cyber criminals. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) warned the public anew against the alarming activities of cyber criminals — including phishers and scammers. This, as these cyber criminals started sending fake emails in order to extract confidential information for financial and other malicious purposes. Lanee Cui – David, the … Read more