May 23, 2025

Tag: phishing scam

  • Japanese Fraud Suspect Apprehended in Makati City

    In a significant law enforcement operation, Eiji Shigematsu, a 48-year-old Japanese national wanted for fraud, was captured by the Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit in Makati City’s Bel-Air Village. The arrest, executed on a Friday, followed a mission order prompted by information from the Japanese government. Shigematsu, accused of orchestrating a voice phishing scam…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • Smart Communications Alerts Subscribers to Beware of Phishing Scams Involving Reward Points

    Smart Communications Inc. has issued a stern warning to its subscribers about a phishing scam that uses the lure of ‘Smart points’ to trick users into clicking malicious links. Roy Ibay, Smart’s vice president and head of regulatory affairs, explained that these fraudulent messages are often sent via fake cellular towers, making them appear as…

    Written by

    Crispin Buenavista

  • Japanese Phishing Suspect Arrested in Manila, Faces Deportation

    In a recent operation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila apprehended a 39-year-old Japanese national, Yokota Tetsuya, accused of participating in phishing scams back in Japan. The arrest took place in the Binondo area on January 2, as confirmed by a BI statement released on Monday. Tetsuya is currently detained at the BI facility…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual