In the push to reduce the number of scam calls in the Philippines (trust us, there’s a lot), call identification and spam-blocking app Whoscall brings its services to the country, giving users an additional tool to filter scammers. The app identifies unknown numbers, blocks spam calls, and scans suspicious URLs from messages to provide comprehensive […]
With spam messages ranging from calls, texts, to emails becoming rampant since the onset of the pandemic, Congress wants this to be addressed immediately. House Bill 270, or known as the “No Call, No Text, and No E-mail Registration System Act,” was filed by Tarlac 2nd District Congressman Christian Yap, and he explains that Filipinos […]
The 911 National Emergency Hotline was activated yesterday — incredibly convenient to know that we only need to remember one number in case of an unfortunate incident. In case you missed the photo making its rounds on social media regarding the number of calls the hotline received, here’s a quick break down. From the hours […]
Despite all the efforts made by the SIM registration, scam calls and texts remain at large. Aside from alarming reports that include a raid where 28,000 registered SIM cards were found at a POGO facility, the Senate’s investigation further reveals that a fake ID may have been used for SIM registration requirements. The submission of […]
Globe Telecom is reporting that its efforts in reducing bank-related spam and scam messages have largely been successful, with the telco achieving a large, 85% reduction in both for the first 3 quarters of the year. Read more: -Globe Blocks 32.2 Million Spam Text Messages in 2 Weeks -Philippine Congress Wants Spam Calls, Texts, Emails […]
In case you don’t know, tomorrow, July 25 is the last day for you to register your SIM card, as the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced that there will be no additional SIM registration extension. The original SIM registration extension was given in lieu of Filipinos in geographically isolated and disadvantaged […]
As we become less dependent on cash and push for a cashless economy, there is also a rise in digital fraud like phishing and credit scams that are looking to victimize unsuspecting members of the population. In a survey conducted by TransUnion last year, 71% of respondents from the Philippines were targeted by digital fraud […]
As we approach near the April 26 SIM Registration deadline, Smart has intensified its call for customers to register their SIMs ASAP to help prevent text scams and mobile phone-aided criminal activities. For its efforts, Smart unveils its‘Mag-SIM Reg para hindi SIM Dead’ campaign, where it also released a video to remind people to register […]
Just five days ago, the SIM Card Registration Law finally reached its final stages in the Congress. Now, it must pass the discerning eyes and brilliant minds carefully elected in the Senate. Summarizing the coverage of this SIM Card Registration Law now in the Senate, its goal is to correlate each SIM card with a […]
So for our monthly financial projections… *neighbor’s dog starts barking*, *child passes by, running and screaming*, * insert other ungodly sounds here* Familiar scenario during your online meetings? While you’re reading or maybe when you’re gaming with your friends? We feel you. Not all of us have the luxury of an enclosed, quiet space and […]
It is always better to be safe than sorry Fraudsters are getting smarter these days. Despite our best efforts, newer, more sophisticated phishing techniques can victimize even the most vigilant if we’re not careful enough. While financial institutions like BPI use state-of-the-art technology to ensure the security of client data, security is still a shared […]
Buying a new phone? Read this first By now most of you have already gotten your Christmas bonuses or are about to receive your 13th month pay and are contemplating on getting a new smartphone for Christmas. Before you plunk down the cash for either an affordable new device or a flagship from local or […]