First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has warned the public against scammers impersonating her to solicit money, urging vigilance and immediate reporting of suspicious messages.

In a Facebook post, the First Lady said several people had reached out to verify text messages supposedly coming from her, which she firmly denied.

“To be clear: these messages are not from me,” she said.

Marcos said individuals are posing as her and attempting to deceive recipients into sending money.

“There are individuals impersonating others and attempting to solicit money through deception,” she said.

Screenshots shared in the post showed conversations allegedly sent to various individuals, including officials, using her name and profile photo.

The messages included requests framed as urgent or confidential, with some asking recipients to coordinate with media or provide assistance, while others hinted at financial transactions.

In one exchange, the sender claimed to be the First Lady and asked for help related to a supposed concern, while another message sought contact details of other officials.

The First Lady’s post also showed phone numbers being used in the scheme, which were flagged as not belonging to her.

Marcos urged the public not to engage with such messages.

“Do not engage. Do not share any personal information. Do not send money,” she said.

She emphasized that any message claiming to be from her should be treated with caution and verified through official channels.

The First Lady advised victims and recipients of suspicious messages to report the incident to authorities.

She specifically pointed to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Cybercrime Division for proper action.

Marcos also warned against the spread of false information tied to such scams.

“Let’s not give space to those who exploit trust and spread fake news,” she said.

The First Lady thanked those who reported the suspicious messages and called for continued vigilance.

“Thank you for your vigilance and continued support,” she said.