Scams have become an almost routine threat for Filipinos online—encountered nearly as often as checking a mobile phone. A new nationwide study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) reveals that the average Filipino faces a scam attempt every two days, with six out of ten individuals successfully targeted at least once in the past year.
The study, based on a survey of 1,000 Filipino adults nationwide, reflects the growing sophistication and frequency of digital fraud. Scam attempts most commonly arrive through text messages and messaging apps, allowing fraudsters to seamlessly blend into everyday online conversations. Investment scams and unexpected money offers continue to top the list, often leaving victims stressed, overwhelmed, and realizing the deception only after financial or emotional damage has been done.
The findings were unveiled during the recent launch of the GASA Philippines Chapter, a multi-sector initiative chaired by Derick Ohmar Adil, Head of AI and Privacy Governance at Globe. The report underscores the urgent need for a coordinated, cross-industry response to counter the rapidly evolving scam landscape.
Through its leadership role in the GASA PH Chapter, Globe will help drive consumer education, enhance threat intelligence sharing, and foster closer collaboration across industries. The initiative aims to equip Filipinos with greater confidence and protection as they navigate the digital space.
With a global footprint, GASA has long championed collaborative approaches to combat scams and protect consumers worldwide. Globe’s acceptance of the GASA PH chairmanship—alongside vice chairs Gogolook and Meta—builds on earlier engagements with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and other government and private-sector stakeholders.
“The goal is to level the playing field for Filipinos,” Adil said. “Scams today move fast across different channels, and no single organization can solve this alone. Collaboration is the only way forward. We want Filipinos to feel safe online and to know that Globe is a trusted partner in addressing these threats.”
The partnership signals a shared commitment across sectors to strengthen online safety for Filipinos. Work among partners is already underway, with GASA PH set to refine recommendations, align stakeholders, and roll out targeted education and awareness programs in the coming months.
Through its continued leadership in the GASA PH Chapter, Globe aims to help build a digital environment where trust is reinforced, protections are clearer, and every Filipino feels supported online.