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scams
BPI reminds customers how to spot scams this holiday season
Scam targeting bank customers continue to rise, and fraudsters are getting better at imitating official channels. Whether it’s a caller claiming to be from...
FIRING LINE: Meta-nong ako! (Meta question, here!)
By Robert B. Roque Jr. “It’s frustrating.” That’s how San Miguel Corp. (SMC) big boss Ramon S. Ang (RSA) pictured himself upon seeing a...
How to avoid visa scams? Apply early and stay vigilant
By Marinel E. Peroy With outbound travel from the Philippines surging, visa applications are at an all-time high—making visa applicants prime targets for scammers. Fraudsters...
Smart launches HULISCAM portal, blocked 300 million text scams in August alone
In a major step to combat the surge in text scams, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has launched its public reporting portal HULISCAM allowing customers...