Woman accused of scamming nabbed in Naga City, Cebu

Emmariel Ares 09/13/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – A woman was arrested by authorities in Naga City, Cebu on Friday evening, September 8, 2023, for allegedly scamming more than one victim in her business investment fraud in rice trading. In…

Deaf woman from Cebu Province lost P59,060 to female scammer from Oriental Mindoro

Emmariel Ares 08/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A deaf woman lost P59,060 to a female scammer from Oriental Mindoro, who pretended to be a man from the United Kingdom. The National Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas Regional Office (NBI CEVRO or…

Gigi de Lana sunud-sunod ang naranasang kamalasan…naaksidente na, na-scam pa: ‘Grabe kayo, di na kayo naawa’

Reggee Bonoan 06/21/2023

INAALAT ang mang-aawit na si Gigi de Lana dahil sunud-sunod ang hindi magagandang pangyayari sa kanya ngayon. Kamakailan lang ay naaksidente si Gigi kasama ang bandmates niya sa GG Vibes habang papuntang Norte para sa isang pagtatanghal mula sa Quezon Province.…

Gov. Aumentado warns Bol-anons against ‘scammers’ using his name

Doris C. Bongcac 06/14/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado warned his constituents against scammers using his name to order food and avail of the services of hotels and resorts in their province. Aumentado issued the warning after…

Scammer attempts to steal by pretending to be Cebu City police director

Emmariel Ares 06/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A scammer attempted to commit theft by claiming to be the head of the Cebu City Police Office on Thursday, June 8. According to City Director PCOL Ireneo B. Dalogdog, he received a…

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…

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