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In a country that boasts of some of the most technology-engaged consumers comes the related risk of becoming the online fraud capital of the world.
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In a country that boasts of some of the most technology-engaged consumers comes the related risk of becoming the online fraud capital of the world.
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Authorities are warning the public to be extra vigilant against online scams targeting holiday travelers—including fake Airbnb listings and fraudulent vehicle…
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A crackdown by Thai, Chinese and Myanmar authorities starting in February saw thousands of suspected scammers repatriated.
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Bitcoin has enjoyed a strong upward momentum with investors cautious about the US government shutdown.
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In 2025 alone, some of the Philippines’ biggest business tycoons — Lance Gokongwei, Enrique Razon Jr., Ramon Ang and Teresita Sy-Coson — were victimized by a…
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So beside themselves are they now, they’re staging at the Senate and showboating at the House performative-outrage inquisitions aimed at their own corrupt…
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Three officers of Growth Synergy Development (GSD) have been charged by the National Bureau of Investigation–Antique District Office (NBI-ANDO) for allegedly…
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Of those who have been victimized, only 2 percent reported the incident to authorities.
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A 31-year-old trans woman was arrested in a police entrapment operation after she allegedly scammed a couple in a “Sangla-Tira” scheme.
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Our exploding rage over the flood control scams reveals no other crucial fact than that anti-corruption politics is once more ascendant.
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On social media platforms like Facebook and Reddit, tens of thousands of borrowers daily share distressing stories of harassment by collection agents.
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The victims said they endured verbal and physical abuse when they failed to meet quotas.
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The SEC warns of total loss, identity theft, market manipulation and even exposure to money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Faustino revealed that supposed flood control projects in her municipality were never coordinated with the local government.
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Four Chinese nationals and 16 Filipinos were arrested recently by agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on suspicion of operating a…
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In recent years, the SEC’s work has been thrust into the spotlight due to proliferating financial scams and abusive lending practices.
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Crypto top-ups into the GrabPay e-wallet were initially launched in Singapore through Grab’s partnership with Triple-A which teamed up with PDAX to bring a new…
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Filipino smartphone users are at risk from a new mobile Trojan that hides in fake crypto and gambling apps, global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky warned.
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