Tag: fraud prevention
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House Speaker Advocates for Rapid Deployment of Unified PWD ID System to Combat Fraud
In a decisive move against the misuse of fake disability identification, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has thrown his weight behind the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) proposal for a unified persons with disabilities (PWD) ID system. Speaking out on February 14, 2025, Romualdez emphasized the urgency of rolling out this system to safeguard…
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Filipinos Urged to Beware of Visa Scams Amid Rising Travel Demand
As the peak travel season nears, Filipinos planning international trips are being cautioned about the increasing prevalence of visa scams and fraud. Bernard Vijaykumar, VFS Global’s Head of North Asia and the Philippines, highlighted a significant 38% increase in visa applications from the Philippines in 2024 compared to 2019, indicating a surge past pre-COVID numbers.…
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Globe Telecom Applauds Arrests in Crackdown on Illegal SIM Card Sales
MANILA – Globe Telecom Inc. has expressed its approval of the recent arrests of two Chinese nationals caught trying to sell pre-registered SIM cards, an action that contravenes the SIM Registration Act. The arrests were made during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on January 9, resulting…
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Globe Telecom Applauds Arrests in Crackdown on Pre-Registered SIM Card Sales
MANILA – Globe Telecom Inc. has expressed its approval of the recent arrests of two Chinese nationals caught trying to sell pre-registered SIM cards, an action that contravenes the SIM Registration Act. The arrests were made during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on January 9, resulting…
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Globe Commends Police for Arresting Two Chinese Nationals in Pre-Registered SIM Card Scandal
MANILA – Globe Telecom Inc. expressed its approval of the recent arrests of two Chinese individuals caught trying to sell pre-registered SIM cards, an action that contravenes the SIM Registration Act. The arrests were made during a sting operation conducted by the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on January 9, where they…
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DSWD Initiates Unified ID System to Combat Fake PWD Cards
MANILA – In a move to curb the rampant use of counterfeit identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to introduce a new unified ID system. This system, which will feature a web-based portal, aims to facilitate real-time updates and verification by businesses. The decision…
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DTI Warns Consumers to Stay Alert During Holiday Sales Promotions
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Davao Region has issued a warning to consumers to be cautious when participating in sales promotions during the holiday season. DTI-11 Director Romeo Castañaga emphasized the need for vigilance, particularly with online promotions, as some fraudulent advertisements may appear on seemingly legitimate social media pages. These pages…
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