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Stronger enforcement, smarter tech

“This is the real anti-fraud battle.” The recent proposal to amend the SIM Registration Act by limiting the number of SIM cards an individual can...

Beware ‘deepfakes’ of famous doctors promoting scams – experts

Social media is being flooded by digitally created “deepfake” videos using the trusted identities of famous doctors to promote dangerous miracle cures for serious...

SIM card snafu

Good intentions, as we know by now, do not always translate to good laws. The good intention behind Republic Act 11934, or the Subscriber Identity...

Globe supports gov’t audit of SIM registration data amid scams

Globe Telecom said Friday it is supporting a proposed government audit of its SIM registration database amid persistent scam texts. Globe vice president and head...

PTAA warns public against travel scam

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association said it stepped up its campaign against scams targeting business travelers and tourists. PTAA public relations officer Jaison Yang said...

Local franchisers to launch certification program to protect investors from scams

The Association of the Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) said it will launch the Certified Franchise Practitioner (CFP) program in the third quarter of 2024...

GCash signs agreement with NBI to fight online fraud, cybercrimes

GCash, the country’s leading finance super app, said it signed a memorandum of agreement with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to strengthen their...

PLDT warns public against rising cases of online fraud

PLDT Group asked the public to remain vigilant against online fraud amid rising cases of scams in the country. “Social engineering remains the most common...

AirAsia PH warns travelers vs. social media scams

AirAsia Philippines on Tuesday asked air travelers to take extra precaution when transacting with individuals on social media who allegedly represent the brand. The airline...

Stiff penalties eyed for phishing, scams

With cases of phishing and other forms of online fraud on the rise, Bicol Saro Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has proposed that these crimes...

Kaspersky reveals Top 3 vacation-season scams

With the vacation season in full swing, people around the world are searching for enticing travel destinations, affordable accommodations, and reasonably priced flights. Kaspersky...

GCash unveils new security feature

GCash, the mobile wallet of Globe Telecom, said Thursday it will roll out a new security feature to prevent unauthorized transactions brought about by...

Phone sellers must aid users to block texts

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Thursday issued an order directing mobile phone manufacturers, distributors, and dealers to assist mobile phone users in activating...

NTC tells telcos to block domain links, URLs in text messages

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered telecom companies to block domains or Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) in text messages amid rising text spams...
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