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Malacañang has warned the public over an apparent scam that asks victims for a huge amount of money in exchange for a government position.

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) advised the public to be wary of individuals who might be “taking advantage of technically and computer illiterate persons” by offering free or paid assistance for the mandatory Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warned the public against the proliferation of fake SIM registration processes through email.

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Jewel May Lobaton, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1998, was arrested by authorities in a hotel in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte for her alleged involvement in an investment scam supposedly duping several people.

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Monday, Oct. 10, warned the public against fake Facebook pages, profiles, and groups that are using the agency’s name for scamming.

Receiving scam messages daily is more inconvenient than having to register your SIM card to telcos.

BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong once again reminded students and tourists to be careful in their boarding house transactions by making sure they are transacting with the real owners or their authorized agents before agreeing in the deal or giving any payment.

The proliferation of SMS scam and spam in the Philippines is now being used to justify the ridiculous, no-basis, SIM Card Registration bills in both Senate and House of the Philippine Congress.

The public was strongly warned against entertaining calls from individuals posing to be employees of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and claiming to be distributing “unclaimed” Covid-19 aid.

Former actor, model and Southeast Asian Games gold medalist David Bunevacz is facing serious jail time.

Singer-actress Toni Gonzaga alerted followers to a social media impostor supposedly asking money on her behalf.

A parish in Paranaque has warned the public against scams using the clergy to swindle money from church goers.

CAVITE CITY – A small business owner working to pay for her cancer treatment was victimized by a food order scam on April 7.

Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) vice presidential candidate Sara Duterte-Carpio has denied claims that the “UniTeam” has been charging a P20-membership fee from its supporters.

The digital age has touched almost all aspects of our lives, more so during the pandemic when even ordering food is done online through apps and using an e-payment system. It is now impossible to do the majority of transactions, whether it is with banks, schools, the government, or even merchants, without the use of any digital device or having an online account.

The Diocese of Naval on Sunday, Feb. 20, warned the public about a scam using the name of San Jose de Antique Bishop Marvyn Maceda.

The Office of the Presidential Spokesperson (OPS) cautioned the public about individuals using the name of Cabinet members to solicit money for an unauthorized medical bond/medical insurance that would be used in applying for a government position.