Wednesday, 14 May 2025
12 Feb 2025
2:16PM
Google blocks 3.2 million risky app installs in PH with new Enhanced Play Protect
Google officials said the rise of financial scams in the Philippines, often linked to downloading apps from unofficial sources, prompted it to improve its real-time scanning capabilities.
10 Feb 2025
2:53PM
Scam Watch Pilipinas pushes anti-cyberfraud advocacy on Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day is observed every second Tuesday of February under Presidential Proclamation No. 417, which designates the event as an annual reminder to promote digital safety, particularly for children.
23 Jan 2025
12:27PM
Globe’s legal eagle Castelo calls arrest of text scam leader a major win
Globe Telecom lauded authorities for the arrest of a foreign national suspected of leading a syndicate supplying spoofing devices used in text scams.
16 Jan 2025
11:11AM
Philippines hit by 6.1M SMS scams, 610K scam calls in 2024 — Whoscall report
The report noted a significant increase in scams during the last quarter of 2024, particularly during the “ber” months from September to December.
14 Jan 2025
11:37AM
SIM Registration Act curbs scams as PNP arrests suspects—Globe’s Castelo
Globe commended the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) for arresting two suspects involved in the illegal sale of pre-registered SIMs, a violation of the SIM Registration Act.
30 Oct 2024
2:16PM
Complex reporting process deters 67% of Filipinos from reporting online fraud, study shows
According to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, 67 percent of Filipinos are reluctant to report scams that are either perpetrated against or attempted on them due to the complexity of the reporting process, uncertainty about where to report, and doubts that reporting would make a difference.
11 Sep 2024
6:58PM
Almost 4 million scam messages, 42 million spam texts recorded in PH in last 12 months
According the report released by CICC representatives, scam messages ranged from phishing attempts to fraudulent promotions, with 25 percent of scams luring victims to register on phishing sites and 18 percent offering fake gift cards or discounts.
11 Aug 2024
7:42PM
SEC warns against BBM-themed investment scam
The SEC is warning the public not to engage with Bagong Bansang Maharlika (BBM) International Inc., as its registration has been revoked for illegal investment activities.
29 Jul 2024
6:30AM
Globe Telecom cheers new anti-scam law to fight fraud
Stronger deterrence and enforcement measures are on the way with President Marcos’ recent signing of the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act.
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