Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, Nov. 23, said that the lowly workers were the true victims of the prank online order from Metromart wherein P100,000 worth of goods--to be paid via cash on delivery or COD--were sent to her office. Vice President Leni Robredo meets the...
Have you been getting spam messages lately? A mall goer scans a QR code before entry into the establishment. The national government requires the use of the StaySafe as its digital contact tracing application of choice. (Courtesy of StaySafe PH/Facebook) Netizens were quick to point out contact...
Senator Win Gatchalian on Friday, Nov. 19 made a renewed call for the inclusion of additional security measures involving telecommunication companies to ensure consumer protection in light of a recent scam utilizing sim cards. Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Sherwin T. Gatchalian Gatchalian,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warned on Thursday, Nov.11 against delivery riders who are scamming users to pay for a "blood processing fee" through convenience stores. In a statement, PRC explained that the scam occurs as a person books a delivery rider to pick up blood from the PRC Blood Center....
• Online is now the normal place to do business, meet friends, buy things for everyday needs, and yes, to indulge in leisure too. • It’s also where people out to do a simple scam now roam • Beware of very friendly person...
House Deputy Speaker and Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Wednesday, Nov. 3 said he respects the Supreme Court decision that junked his petition questioning government’s failure to accord him due process as it investigated allegations of misuse of the Priority Development Assistance...
Shares tips on how to avoid scams like this We're at the tail end of October and everyone is excited to start decorating their houses with Christmas accents. Em Aglipay Villar was no different as she chanced upon an Instagram advertisement of two beautiful luscious holiday wreaths to put on display...
After seeking the help of local investigation bureau and police, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is now calling on Facebook to take down pages on its platform allegedly responsible for peddling charged passport appointment services to desperate Filipinos. (FILE PHOTO/JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA...
Millions of people around the world use social media to voice out their opinion on anything and everything. The John and Jane Does among us consider it a boon, inasmuch as it gave them a pulpit. But how do celebrities feel about it? Awarded actress Charlie Dizon shared: “There are pros and cons...
If you suddenly receive a message on Instagram or any social networking sites, saying you won in an international giveaway for COVID-19 relief, it could be a scam. (Photo via Pixabay) This was the warning of the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC over unscrupulous individuals posing as officials...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has issued a warning against a malicious text message from a certain individual claiming to be as a medical personnel from the “International Red Cross.” Philippine Red Cross In an advisory, the humanitarian organization said that there is no such organization as...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has warned the public against “smishing” or the unauthorized use of personal contact details for phishing through text messages. National Privacy Commission commissioner Raymund Liboro NPC commissioner Raymund Liboro issued the warning on Saturday, Oct. 9...
