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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Online scams Philippines 2026.
The Department of Justice’s Office of Cybercrime, the National Telecommunications Commission, telecom providers and the credit card industry have joined forces…
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Only four percent of victims report scams to authorities. This points to a significant trust gap between the public and law enforcement.
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Relying on the receipts, the victim dispatched the goods without verifying if the funds had posted to the business’ bank account.
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The BSP has backed the Scam Ready ASEAN Program, an initiative targeting three million people across Southeast Asia to strengthen online scam prevention,…
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The Department of Justice is investigating possible links between online grooming and three school shootings in the Philippines, monitoring online platforms…
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The DOJ Office of Cybercrime and PAOCC are pushing for a National Anti-Scam Hub to strengthen the Philippines’ fight against online fraud, digital scams and…
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The Senate is advancing measures to restrict social media access for children under 16, with proposed age verification and child-safety requirements for…
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The Philippine National Police will expand cyber-response units and upgrade digital reporting systems to strengthen protection for women and girls against…
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Online sellers and digital businesses have until Oct. 31, 2026 to display the BIR Registration Seal Badge under the extended compliance period.
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The PNP is intensifying cyber safety awareness campaigns in schools, universities and barangays to help communities combat online scams, phishing,…
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Two major universities and a college in Naga City and Pili in Camarines Sur province suspended their in-person classes Friday, 25 September, after a threat…
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Malayang Konsyumer urged the NBI to investigate online sellers of counterfeit goods, citing risks from fake medicines, cosmetics, electronics and other…
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The PNP is intensifying its crackdown on online scams, hacking and cyber fraud after SWS reported a rise in cybercrime victimization among Filipino families.
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