Vietnamese woman nabbed over alleged P70K money exchange scam
A 32-year-old Vietnamese woman was arrested in Parañaque City for allegedly scamming a Chinese national in a P70,000 money exchange deal via Alipay. Learn how…
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31,256 results for “Online scams Philippines” in 2026
NBI probes fake MMDA text scam targeting motorists
The NBI is investigating a text scam using the MMDA’s name and a fake NCAP website to trick motorists into paying bogus traffic penalties. Authorities urge the…
‘It was a scam’: Kapunan blasts alleged misuse of Duterte confidential funds
House prosecutor Lorna Kapunan branded Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged misuse of P612 million in confidential funds as “a scam” during the impeachment…
DoJ, BSP ratchet up scam fight
The Department of Justice and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas signed an information-sharing agreement to strengthen investigations and prosecution of financial…
DOJ, BSP team up to crack down on bank scams under AFASA
The DOJ and BSP have signed an information-sharing agreement under AFASA to speed up investigations into financial account scams, including SIM swap fraud and…
Financial scams, AI remain Phl’s top cyber threats
PSA Intelligence warned that financially motivated cybercrime will remain the Philippines’ top cybersecurity threat in 2026, as cybercriminals increasingly use…
Flood control scam, anti-dynasty bill olats sa SONA 2026
Dismayado ang ilang netizens matapos hindi mabanggit ni Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ang flood control scam at anti-dynasty bill sa kaniyang…
Fake cop scams motorcycle buyers, Mountain Province police warn
Mountain Province police warn the public about an online scammer posing as a Philippine National Police officer to sell motorcycles, using AI-edited photos and…
PNP warns public vs QR code phishing scams
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group warns the public against “quishing,” a phishing scam using malicious QR codes to steal personal and…
Magalong warns of fundraising scam
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong warns the public about a fake fundraising scheme using his name for alleged scholarship and feeding programs. Learn how the…
BOC warns public vs. 'love scam' using fake Customs fees
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) warns the public about a rising “love scam” where fraudsters pose as Customs officers and demand fake fees for parcels and gifts.
55-year-old man in P600,000 counterfeit luxury watch scam arrested
A 55-year-old businessman was arrested in Pasay City after allegedly scamming a businesswoman with a P600,000 counterfeit luxury watch in a casino deal. The…
AI romance scam impersonating prince VICTIMIZES maid
Maria lost a year’s worth of savings.
BI nabs Korean fugitive behind multi-million telecom scam
The Bureau of Immigration has arrested South Korean fugitive Park Junhyeon in Angeles City, Pampanga, over his alleged role in a multi-million telecom fraud…
DOJ to revisit Villanueva's alleged role in flood control scam
The Department of Justice will revisit Sen. Joel Villanueva’s alleged role in the multimillion-peso flood control scam after the Ombudsman cited insufficient…
Soy scam
Love scams and health-related fraud schemes continue to victimize unsuspecting individuals, with recent cases in Hong Kong exposing a romance scam involving…
Woman arrested in Pasay over alleged fake gold jewelry scam
A 42-year-old woman known as “Divine” was arrested in Pasay City after allegedly trying to sell a fake gold necklace worth P191,000 inside a mall. Police are…
Scam hub operators’ hunting intensifies
The Philippine National Police has launched a follow-up operation to identify and arrest the masterminds behind a suspected scam hub in Muntinlupa City, as…
