EXPLAINER: How ‘budol-budol,’ other scams work

Chinky O. Rondina 03/18/2026

A promise of easy money, a stranger's call for help, or a message offering an irresistible investment opportunity. These are just some of the tactics scammers use to lure unsuspecting victims.…

Budol-budol is back: NBI 7 wants you to beware of online scams

Chinky O. Rondina | CTU - Tuburan Intern 03/18/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Scammers are once again targeting residents in Central Visayas, with authorities reporting a rise in budol-budol operations alongside investment and online fraud schemes. The National Bureau of Investigation – Central Visayas Regional Office…

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