Scammers’ e-wallet use in Philippines grows to 73%
Scammers are increasingly using e-wallets in the Philippines, with their reported use increasing from 34% in 2025 to 73% in 2026, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)’s Annual State…
TransUnion: PH digital fraud rate hits 4.1%, above global level
TransUnion found that the Philippines continued to record higher digital fraud activity than the global average, with the country’s suspected digital fraud rate reaching 4.1% in 2025 compared with the…
Globe supports anti-scam pact to protect OFWs
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) against online scams.…
Check Point report shows 423% surge in phishing as fraud shifts in PH
Phishing attacks in the Philippines surged 423% last year, showing a shift toward industrialized fraud that increasingly targets mobile users, according to a new report from Check Point Software Technologies…
Tenable warns AI is fueling a new wave of romance scams
Cybersecurity solutions company Tenable said romance scams are becoming more dangerous as criminals use advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to trick victims and make more money. According to the Federal Trade…
BSP warns public against scams using its name, staff
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warned the public that its offices and employees do not conduct or help with personal financial transactions, following reports of scams using the central…
Cybercrime reports fall in 2025, PNP-ACG data show
Cybercrime cases reported in the Philippines dropped in 2025 compared with the previous year, based on data presented by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group. From Jan. 1 to Oct.…
Study finds Filipinos face frequent online scam attempts
Filipinos encounter scam attempts nearly every two days, with six in 10 people successfully targeted at least once in the past year, according to a new nationwide study by the…
Globe blocks 484 million scam messages in first half of 2025
Telecommunications company Globe blocked more than 484 million scam and spam messages in the first half of 2025. It also shut down 5,707 domains linked to child exploitation and other…
BSP issues rules to enforce Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has put in place the rules for carrying out the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), a law designed to stop scammers from misusing bank…
SEC gathers ASTIG partners to boost financial literacy, anti‑scam drive nationwide
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a wider effort to stop fraudulent investment schemes by working closely with law enforcement, national agencies, and local government units under its…
Smart warns against costly ‘one-ring’ phone scam
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless subsidiary of telco PLDT, is reminding the public to be careful about returning missed calls from unfamiliar numbers, especially those that appear to come from…
Smart warns users: Don’t click links in scam text messages
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is alerting the public to avoid clicking on text messages that include suspicious links, even if they appear to be from trusted sources. The company clarified…
NTC considers tighter SIM registration rules amid text scams
The NTC said the current online registration system has been criticized as a factor contributing to the surge in text scams.
PSBank reminds consumers to stay vigilant as online fraud rises
As online scams increase, PSBank urges Filipinos to stay alert and take steps to protect their digital activities. PSBank is reinforcing security on its PSBank Mobile app with new features.…
Kaspersky warns of fake stores exploiting Dubai’s chocolate trend
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the growing demand for Dubai’s sought-after chocolate by creating fraudulent online stores, according to cybersecurity company Kaspersky. These scams range from fake websites impersonating known…
Globe warns of spoofed SMS targeting ‘Rewards’ program users
Globe has issued a new warning about a scam involving spoofed messages falsely claiming to be from its Rewards program, urging customers to remain cautious. Scammers are using fake cell…
GoTyme Bank and DOJ forge partnership to combat cybercrime
GoTyme Bank, a digital bank, has partnered with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to boost efforts against financial fraud and cybercrime in the Philippines. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum…
Smart warns public against fake cell towers
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has issued a new warning to customers regarding SMS scams facilitated by “fake cell towers.” These illegal devices allow scammers to send text messages directly to…
Smart, TNT issue warning on fake SIM registration scams
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. and its value brand TNT have alerted their customers about a new scam involving fraudulent SIM registration portals. These scams are often delivered through…
BPI warns public to stay cautious against holiday cyber scams
As the holiday season approaches, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is urging consumers to remain vigilant against the growing threat of cyber scams. With the increase in online…
Metrobank warns consumers against vishing scams
Metrobank is warning customers about the rising threat of vishing, or “voice phishing” scams, and how to avoid falling victim. Vishing occurs when fraudsters pose as legitimate representatives from banks…
PLDT Group warns of scammers sending unclickable links
The PLDT Group, through its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), is intensifying efforts to combat text scams. As part of this initiative, Smart has enhanced its blocking tools and…
PH signs anti-financial scam law
Republic Act 12010, also known as the “Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act” (Afasa), has recently been signed into law. This legislation, filed by Sen. Mark Villar, seeks to protect consumers against…
Shift in scammer tactics observed as Globe reports decline
In the second quarter of 2024, digital solutions provider Globe observed a significant decrease in blocked spam SMS messages, highlighting a shift in scam tactics as fraudsters adapt to new…
‘Inside Out’ of cyber scams: Protecting yourself from emotional traps
As the movie “Inside Out 2” captivates audiences with its exploration of human emotions, there’s an important lesson we can draw from the film: Emotions play a significant role in…
Fico survey finds Filipinos fear scams as real-time payments surge
A recent study by global analytics firm Fico reveals that approximately 1 in 3 Filipinos are increasingly worried about being scammed as the country rapidly embraces real-time payment systems. The…
Globe reports 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam in 2023
Telecommunications company Globe reported a 73.7% reduction in blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. In the past year, Globe has intercepted 21.9 million bank-related spam and…
Appdome: Consumers demand improved fraud protections in apps
With the rapid increase in online scams using SMS and other messaging apps, consumers now demand a more effective approach to combating fraud. The latest survey from Appdome, a mobile…
Globe reports 4x surge in blocked fraud-linked SIMs in 2023
Globe reported a significant surge in blocking SIM cards associated with fraud and scams through its Stop Spam portal in 2023, marking a fourfold increase compared to the previous year.…