The Angeles City government has warned people to remain vigilant against individuals falsely posing as victims or survivors of the building collapse. The city government issued the reminder after the Angeles City Police Office apprehended a man who claimed on social media that he survived the...
The Malabon City government warned the public that a circulating parking ticket is not official and is being used by individuals posing as local government representatives to illegally collect payments from motorists. The city government urged residents to remain vigilant against individuals or...
Trusting Social Philippines is targeting partnerships with the country’s 10 largest banks, part of a broader push to deepen its footprint in the local financial market with artificial intelligence-driven (AI) risk and identity solutions. The Singapore-based financial technology firm has so far...
Vice President Sara Duterte has issued a fresh warning to the public after reports surfaced of an individual impersonating her on a messaging application, raising concerns over potential scams and identity fraud. In a brief advisory dated April 18, Duterte said an impostor has once again emerged...
In the digital age, trust is no longer a simple matter of family names, alma maters, or social circles. Today, trust is increasingly mediated by algorithms, and when these systems fail, the consequences can extend far beyond personal relationships — from frozen bank accounts and flagged...
I’ve been using the UnionBank app for a while now. We’ve always appreciated the ability to deposit checks right in the app. Just take a photo of the check, upload it to the app, making sure to strictly follow the instructions given, and voila! Your check has been uploaded to the app and will be...
Four Nigerian and South Korean nationals, who were reportedly engaged in financial fraud, have been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Muntinlupa City and Angeles City. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado identified them as Nigerian nationals lawale Olatunji Adedayo, 46, and...
Around 40 financial technology (fintech) companies are now phasing out one-time passwords (OTPs) in their security systems, as the financial industry races to meet the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) midyear deadline for adopting more advanced anti-fraud systems. Lito Villanueva, founding...
LUMBAN, Laguna – A barangay chairman and his son-in-law were arrested for allegedly selling a fake land title in Barangay Caliraya here on Thursday. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)-Laguna identified the suspects as barangay chairman Silvino and son-in-law Albert. A woman...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) warned the public about fraudulent schemes involving individuals impersonating DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon and other high-ranking officials to solicit money or favors. The agency said scammers are creating fake social media accounts, emails, and...
Police arrested two men for allegedly selling a fake gold bar in Bamban, Tarlac on Thursday, Sept. 11. The Bamban Municipal Police Station conducted an entrapment operation after a victim filed a complaint. Seized from the suspects were one fake gold bar, boodle money, and a gun with bullets. The...
Criminal complaints have been filed against seven private schools for allegedly having “ghost beneficiaries” under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, during the agency’s budget briefing before the House...
