Filipinos lose P121.8B to scams
Filipinos lost a staggering P121.8 billion to online scams in the past year. Learn how the Department of Justice and telecom companies are joining forces to…
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PNP nets 18 cybercrime suspects
PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group arrests 18 individuals and files 49 cases in nationwide operations, as police strengthen efforts against online crimes and scams.
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NBI probes fake MMDA traffic fines
The National Bureau of Investigation launched a cyber forensics probe into an MMDA text scam that uses fake No Contact Apprehension Policy notices to trick…
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Police force strengthens cross-border law enforcement
The Philippine National Police and China’s Fujian Provincial Public Security Department strengthened cooperation on intelligence sharing, cybercrime prevention…
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Young Aussie men falling victim to online sexual extortion
Australia’s online safety watchdog warned that young men and boys are increasingly targeted by sexual extortion on social media, urging tech platforms to…
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PNP backs national anti-scam hub
The Philippine National Police (PNP) expresses full readiness to support the planned National Anti-Scam Hub, a centralized government initiative aimed at…
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Ghost POGOs lurk
A rising cybercrime trend in the Philippines shows scammers posing as BPO firms to hack banking apps via public Wi-Fi, escalating from financial theft to…
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AI agents reshape cyber battlefield, Palo Alto warns
Palo Alto Networks warns that autonomous AI agents are transforming the cyber battlefield, expanding attack surfaces and risks for enterprises. Learn how…
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Stronger crackdown on online child sexual abuse sought
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian calls for intensified enforcement and better use of 2026 funds to combat online child sexual abuse in the Philippines.
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PNP flags rise in cryptocurrency investment scams
Police data showed over 300 investment scam cases in 2025, including cryptocurrency schemes that led to financial losses.
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Nartatez orders probe into fake Marcos medical bulletin
PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. orders an investigation into the circulation of fake medical records involving President Marcos.
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Lalaki hinuli sa Baguio sa kasong pambubugaw
Arestado ang isang lalaki sa Baguio dahil umano sa pambubugaw sa dalawang menor de edad; nakumpiska ang iba’t ibang digital na kagamitan sa operasyon.
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2 arrested for alleged extortion in Cainta
Rizal police arrest two suspects in Cainta over alleged extortion involving explicit photos and a P35,000 demand.
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PNP intensifies cyber patrols, cites false posts amid INC assemblies
The PNP has increased social media monitoring during Iglesia ni Cristo assemblies to identify and counter false information while ensuring lawful protests…
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PNP on full alert to counter possible cyberattacks on gov’t websites
The Philippine National Police has boosted cybersecurity measures and coordinated with national agencies to counter potential cyberattacks on government…
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PNP, Chinese embassy launch help desk vs. transnational crimes
The PNP and Chinese Embassy have launched a “Chinese Desk” to enhance coordination in combating transnational crimes, including kidnapping, scamming, and cyber…
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