Tag: cybercrime
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Concerns Over Sale of Pre-Registered SIM Cards on Facebook Marketplace
The ongoing sale of pre-registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards on Facebook Marketplace poses a significant risk, as highlighted by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Sunday. These SIM cards, which can be used for illicit activities, have raised alarm among authorities. In a recent interview, PAOCC Executive Director Gilbert Cruz stated, “We need…
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Philippine Senate Launches Probe into Rising Love Scams and Cryptocurrency Use
In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of love scams and other online frauds, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has initiated a comprehensive investigation through Senate Resolution No. 1317. This resolution aims to delve into the activities previously carried out by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), which have been outlawed in the country. Gatchalian emphasized…
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Senator Hontiveros to Probe Rising Child Exploitation Cases in Pampanga
Senator Risa Hontiveros, serving as the Senate Deputy Minority Leader, has announced her intention to launch an investigation into the escalating trends of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) in Pampanga. This decision comes in the wake of a disturbing incident involving the sexual abuse of a 10-month-old infant online. Hontiveros aims to…
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Senator Calls for Heightened Public Awareness Campaign Against Online Romance Scams
Senator Joel Villanueva has called for a more robust public education campaign to combat the rising tide of online romance scams, following a report from the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) that documented eight cases in January alone. The previous year saw a total of 72 such incidents. Villanueva stressed the importance of using…
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Philippine DOJ and UNODC Join Forces to Combat Cybercrime
MANILA – The Philippine Department of Justice’s Office of Cybercrime is set to collaborate with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to enhance the enforcement of cybercrime laws. The partnership aims to bolster the capabilities of digital forensic experts, cybercrime investigators, and prosecutors in the country. DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla emphasized…
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Philippine DOJ and UNODC Collaborate to Boost Cybercrime Enforcement
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) are forging a partnership aimed at enhancing the enforcement of cybercrime laws within the country. The collaboration will focus on expanding the capabilities of digital forensic experts and improving the skills of cybercrime investigators and prosecutors, as announced in…
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Three Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Government IDs Online in the Philippines
In a crackdown on cybercrime, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) announced the arrest of three individuals involved in the online sale of fake government identification cards. The arrests took place in separate operations across the country. In Quezon City, a woman known as ‘Marie’ was apprehended on February 5 during an entrapment…
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Philippine National Police Alerts Public to Beware of Hospital Bill Text Scams
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a warning to the public to stay alert and avoid becoming victims of a scam that targets the relatives of hospitalized patients via text messages. This alert comes after the PNP’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) reported 19 incidents of this scam, as announced by PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean…
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