Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna has issued yet another warning regarding a fake Facebook account impersonating her.
This marks the latest in a series of such incidents, prompting the mayor to reiterate the importance of verifying online sources. In a post on her official “Dra. Honey Lacuna” Facebook page, she cautioned the public against falling for scams perpetuated by these fraudulent accounts.
Lacuna emphasized that her sole official Facebook presence is under the name “Mayor Dra. Honey Lacuna-Pangan,” and she is not associated with any other accounts, such as one recently identified as “Salvi Gatmaitan.”
She urged netizens to be vigilant and to remain wary of imposters. To help identify genuine accounts, she advised checking the Facebook URL for uniqueness and verification, confirming that it is a Facebook Page rather than a personal profile, and observing the follower count, as official accounts typically have a substantial following.
She further warned that her official page never solicits money, mobile load, or other financial transactions.