Well, it was bound to happen—scammers are now using AI tools like ChatGPT and Grok to whip up fake transaction receipts for bank and GCash transfers. Facebook user Peb De Leon found this out the hard way when a friend claimed to have sent him money through BPI. He got screenshots as proof, but the […]
Online scams are everywhere, and while we try our best to avoid it, there are instances that you end up being the victim. That’s what happened to me when I was trying to buy secondhand luggage over at Facebook Marketplace. Thinking that the fraudster gave his BPI account and QR code, I thought it was […]
Shopee urges its users to be vigilant amidst the rise of task and prize scams, where fraudsters use deceptive tactics to unsuspecting individuals through SMS and messaging apps. Task and prize scams are two of the most common schemes that involve fraudsters impersonating representatives from notable brands like Shopee Mall or Shopee’s HR Recruitment Team–the […]
As much as we are looking for the best value internet plan, we want to inform everyone about a scam about a PLDT Infinity SIM. While this scam started late last year if you search on Facebook, it seems that some still fall for it. Based on what we gathered, the scam involves a claim […]
One of the biggest news stories last July was when President Bongbong Marcos announced during his SONA that all POGOs–short for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator–would be banned. Since the POGO Ban announcement, there are claims that text scams have been reduced–at least according to House Deputy Speaker David Suarez. “Before I used to have four or five scam […]
It has been more than a year since the SIM Registration Law has been passed. The registration was even extended in efforts other than curb dubious SIM numbers. However, text scams remained to be rampant despite the SIM Registration Law, and the DICT admitted that there are loopholes to it that scammers took advantage of. […]
With the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) not in effect since 2022, Filipinos are caught off-guard with the recent proliferation of texts alleging that they have yet to paid their NCAP violations and need to settle it within 7 days. The MMDA has reminded the public that NCAP remains suspended, and the DICT is alerting […]
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) warns the public of a rewards scam that pretends to be a message from Globe Telecom. In its advisory, the CICC said that the aforementioned rewards scam makes use of the domain globeeph.top, and preys on vulnerable customers via SMS or Text Message. Those who click on the […]
Protecting your accounts online is now just as important as loving someone. In today’s digital age, you can say goodbye to years of posts and messages, or your money at worst, with a simple click to a phishing website or connecting to an unsecured connection, to name a few. We list down top tips for […]
Scams and tons of cybercrime proliferate cyberspace, and it seems it’s not stopping anytime soon. Keep yourself informed with this guide on how to report online scams, cybercrime, and cyber libel in the Philippines. Online crimes are just as prevalent as those on the streets. The PNP recorded 16,300 cases in 2023 alone, with over […]