INQUIRER.net warns public of fake ads payment requests

Inquirer.net 04/29/2023

  INQUIRER.net is warning the public about fraudulent messages requesting payment supposedly for ads placed on the website. The company emphasizes that these messages are not legitimate and that advertising transactions, including payments, are done only through…

Authorities: Be careful on booking reservations online

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Summer is on and local authorities here urge travelers that when they book their reservations online, they should do so directly with the establishment. The local government of Santa Fe and the Police…

How to avoid falling prey into online travel scams

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The COVID-19 pandemic may have already waned but its impact left long-lasting effects on how we live, including how we travel. After almost three years in lockdown, everyone is in the mood for…

DSWS Cebu City assists six ‘scammed’ construction workers from Surigao

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Six construction workers from Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur who were allegedly scammed by their foreman in Cebu City were able to return to their hometown with the assistance of the Cebu City…

Businessman offers P1M for info leading to arrest of 3 alleged ‘scammers’

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 01/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu-based businessman, through his lawyer, is offering P1 million for information that can lead to the arrest of three people, whom the former claimed to have duped him of his money through…

8 Palace ‘appointees’ fall for gov’t job scam

Nestor Corrales - Reporter / @NCorralesINQ 01/28/2023

They were raring to be sworn in at Malacañang as “presidential appointees.” And why not? They had already “paid” for their positions. Alas, eight people apparently fell victim to a scam that tricked them into thinking they…

‘Double your money’ scam victims seek Ahong’s help

Futch Anthony Inso 01/24/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — A group of individuals asked has asked the assistance of Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan after they were allegedly victimized by a “double your money” scam. The alleged suspect took away a…

PART 1: What are overpayment scams and how do scammers prey on small tourism players?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It all began with a picture of a child in a hospital bed, connected to an intravenous line. Her hand was wrapped with thick gauze, and her eyes were closed.   The photo…

PDEA-7 warns public against person who claims to be fiscal, extorts money for dropping cases

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) warns the public against individuals, who introduce themselves as fiscals and extort money in exchange for the withdrawal of illegal drug cases. Leia Alcantara,…

Cebu archdiocese strikes down solicitation scam

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Archdiocese of Cebu has warned the public of a fake solicitation letter circulating here.  In a post on their official social media handles, the Roman Catholic Church told faithfuls not to entertain…

NTC to telcos: Warn subscribers vs spam texts, fake job offers

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 05/28/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has directed telecommunications firms to warn their subscribers against the wave of spam text messages offering spurious job openings.  In a statement on Saturday, NTC urged DITO, Globe and Smart…

Dalogdog: Follow proper procedure in processing docs to avoid being victimized by scammers

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 11/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines –In processing documents such as renewal of visas, the public must follow the proper procedure rather than entrusting this to strangers for supposed to be hassle-free transactions which may turn out to be more…

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