Ayala flags fake ‘Spinneys jobs’ investment scam

Ayala Corporation has warned the public against fake online accounts using the name of retail brand Spinneys in what it described as a “jobs for investment” scam.

The advisory, issued 12 February 2026, came after unauthorized pages surfaced online following the United Arab Emirates-based Spinneys’ earlier announcement of its planned expansion in the Philippines in partnership with Ayala.

According to Ayala, individuals posing as recruiters are offering supposed job vacancies under “Spinneys Philippines” and enticing victims with promises of quick hiring if they join as members through an initial investment.

Under a so-called “basic plan,” victims are asked to invest ₱8,000 or about 500 AED in exchange for a promised daily interest of 0.5 percent, with capital release within 150 days and “automatic dividends.”

A more expensive “standard plan” allegedly requires 2,500 AED or nearly ₱40,000, with a promised return of 0.7 percent daily and capital release after 120 days.

“These offers are fraudulent,” Ayala said in the advisory.

The company stressed that it is not associated with, nor does it endorse, individuals operating the fake pages.

Ayala said it has initiated steps to take down the scam pages and clarified that updates about its Spinneys partnership are released only through official corporate channels.

The conglomerate also urged the public to exercise caution when encountering online offers that use the names of reputable companies.

It advised the public not to engage with suspicious pages, share personal information or invest in schemes that appear too good to be true.

For media inquiries, Ayala said queries may be directed to its corporate communications office.