BDO honors Barangay Bel-Air officials for helping foil scammers using IMSI catchers and pledges continued community workshops to combat fraud. Read more »
Think SMS scams are gone? Think again. Scammers in the Philippines are switching from texts to fake calls and risky links to trick you. Even though SMS scams dropped by 86%, clever new tactics are on the rise. Stay alert—don’t click, don’t share, and always verify! Read more »
Holiday shopping is here, but so are online scams! As Filipinos rush for Christmas deals, cybercriminals are stepping up phishing attempts, fake stores, and deceptive payment requests. Experts urge shoppers to pause, verify, and stay alert—your holiday cheer shouldn’t come with cyber risk. Stay safe and shop smart this season! Read more »
Motorists in Metro Manila are being warned to stay alert as fake text messages posing as No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) violation notices continue to circulate. Read more »
Filipinos are now fending off scam attempts almost every other day, with adults targeted an average of 239 times a year, according to a new report by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) in partnership with Mastercard and Whoscall. Read more »
The Philippines has retained its “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report of the U.S. State Department, marking the 10th straight year that the country has met the highest global standards in combating human trafficking. Read more »
