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7 wrz 2022 · Full names are now appearing on text spams raising concern among Filipinos. According to a National Privacy Commission official, names may have been manually or automatically scraped from certain...
17 lip 2023 · SMS scams occur when scammers send text messages to mobile phone users, tricking them into sharing personal information, making money transfers, or getting involved in malicious schemes. A 2023 study found that of all the fraud cases that Filipinos report, 46% are smishing or SMS scams.
5 paź 2022 · The recent deluge of text scams has claimed millions of dollars from network subscribers in the Philippines who ended up clicking on malicious links and giving up sensitive information.
13 lis 2023 · Here, a scammer tries to get your personal information through email or text, pretending to be a reputable company or a government agency. The scammer may send you emails, saying that you won a lottery, or you are entitled to a certain amount of money.
31 sie 2022 · Different types of text scams have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic forced most Filipinos to conduct online transactions and payments. The fake messages range from questionable job...
Common text scams include winning a raffle you did not join and asking you to pay a shipping fee in order to receive the prize, requesting return of mistaken fund transfers to your account or phone, forcing you to pay for COVID-19 testing, or charging you for a service you did not avail of. Remember: • Always be cautious when dealing with ...
18 wrz 2022 · Many Filipino phone users have complained about text scams that contain fake job offers, sham lucky winners, and other money-making schemes
