May 24, 2025

Tag: scam alert

  • 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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    Jean Vergara

  • U.S. Embassy in Manila Alerts Visa Applicants to Beware of Scammers

    The U.S. Embassy in Manila has issued a warning to individuals applying for U.S. visas about fraudulent activities. Scammers, posing as U.S. government officials, are sending deceptive emails and messages to trick visa applicants into making payments. The embassy emphasized that applicants should only use the payment instructions provided on their official website, dismissing any…

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    Jessica Manalili

  • DOTr Alerts Public to Beware of Fake Free Transport Card Scams

    MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued a warning to the public regarding a scam involving free transport cards. The scam is being promoted through a Facebook page named ‘Transportation in Manila’, which falsely claims to distribute these cards as part of the DOTr’s 126th anniversary festivities. The DOTr has clarified that no…

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    Imelda Bautista