BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday during a visit aimed at strengthening the countries’ strategic partnership and expanding cooperation. The two agreed to strengthen collaboration in fighting transnational crime and...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 21, warned the public about the growing number of fake social media accounts impersonating her and members of her family, cautioning Filipinos against falling for scams. In an advisory posted on her official Facebook page, Duterte said these fraudulent...
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...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Dozens of South Koreans allegedly involved in online scams in Cambodia were returned to South Korea on Friday to face investigations in what was the largest group repatriation of Korean criminal suspects from abroad. The 73 South Korean suspects allegedly scammed fellow...
BAGUIO CITY – With the annual Baguio Flower Festival or Panagbenga approaching, tourism officials urged travelers Monday to book only with accredited hotels and verify their legitimacy before paying to avoid "accommodation scams." Department of Tourism-Cordillera Director Jovita Ganongan said...
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...
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand on Thursday helped launch a global effort to fight the spread of online scams that include criminal enterprises based largely in Southeast Asia estimated to bilk billions of dollars annually from victims around the world. Thailand 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
Warning of heightened cybercrime activity during the Christmas season, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Monday, Nov. 17, rolled out its nationwide Holiday Watch PH 2025 campaign to raise public vigilance against the Top 12 Scams of Christmas. CICC Executive Director...
Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos on Wednesday, Nov. 12, could not hide her dismay following the discovery of forged documents containing the city 's official logo and template being used to scam people of their money. "Nakarating sa ating opisina ang walang pahintulot na paggamit ng ating...
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military has shut down a major online scam operation near the border with Thailand, detaining more than 2,000 people and seizing dozens of Starlink satellite internet terminals, state media reported Monday. Myanmar is notorious for hosting cyberscam operations...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya warned the public after a scammer impersonating him attempted to defraud a local business recently. The city government, on Monday, Sept. 15, said an unidentified man pretending to be Gasataya called a local seafood restaurant and ordered food for a visiting...
A 41-year-old man was arrested by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) for selling ATM cards which are being used in scams and illegal transactions in Barangay Malanday, Marikina City on Sunday, Aug. 17. The suspect was identified as alias Meng, who was placed under...
