Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, February 11 warned the public against the proliferation of love scams this month amid the Valentine’s Day celebration. Gatchalian issued the warning, noting that this month, unscrupulous individuals may take advantage of individuals who are likely to...
Amid calls for cooperation to fight online scams, a major telecommunication company was able to block 21.9 million bank-related spams and scams in its short messaging service (SMS) in 2023. The SIM Registration Law also appeared to have played a key role since its implementation last year since...
Looks can be deceiving, and in the case of a love scam, especially those who feel the pressure this love month, it can cost your hard-earned money… lots of money. In one of its cases, the Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) narrated how a 59-year old woman lost around...
Cybercrime syndicates have been taking advantage of the strict security rules of condominium buildings and gated subdivisions in the conduct of their illegal activities as part of their modus operandi, an official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. Col. Jay Guillermo, chief of the...
Every February 14th, millions of couples around the world celebrate this special occasion as a symbol of their love for each other. Photo from Pixabay On this enchanting day, the very air transforms into a symphony of romance, as the world is bathed in the soft glow of love and admiration. Business...
The nation's leading newspaper, Manila Bulletin, has joined other private groups in collaborating with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to combat love scams as Valentine's Day approaches. From left to right: Jay-Anne Encarnado, Converge ICT Head of Corporate...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Wednesday, Jan. 31 reminded the public to be cautious against love scams as the month of love approaches. Photo from Pixabay "Take care of your heart, don't be too hasty, there are love scams," CICC Executive Director Alexander Ramos...
(COurtesy of DOTr-MRT) The Department of Transportation (DOTr), together with the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), issued a warning to the public on Friday, Jan. 26, against a “fake” social media account pretending to be its affiliate to get personal credit card details from unknowing...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said on Friday, Jan. 19 that the Senate takes due notice and respects the decision of the Sandiganbayan on the cases filed against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada. In a statement, he added that the Senate also recognizes the fact that there are still legal remedies...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Friday, January 19 vowed to exhaust all legal options available to him to after the Sandiganbayan acquitted him of plunder but found him guilty of direct and indirect bribery in the so-called pork barrel fund scam. Estrada said he is surprised at the...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), an attached agency of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), confirmed on Wednesday, Dec. 6, that they have received "informal" complaints regarding love scams. Photo credit to Pixabay "There are still a lot...
(Rep. Arroyo's office) Don't be swayed by these false advertisements bearing former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's images. The office of Arroyo, who is currently congresswoman of Pampanga's 2nd district, issued a "scam alert" after getting wind of these...
