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in Sundae ScoopKeep Your Holiday Spending and Padala Safe from Scams with GInsure
When it comes to financial safety, one can never be too OA. This is especially true during this season of giving, when digital cash gifts are sent left and right, gifts are bought online, and transactions happen faster and more frequently than usual. Amid the holiday rush, scammers see an opportunity to strike, taking advantage […] More
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in Sundae ScoopPNP ACG, CICC, GCash remind users to stay alert vs scams ahead of Undas 2025
As Filipinos prepare to head home to honor their departed loved ones this Undas, GCash reminds everyone to stay alert—not just on the road, but also online. With increased activity during the holidays, scammers often take advantage of users through text and chat messages that pretend to be from official GCash channels. More
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in Sundae ScoopGlobe Introduces SMS Scam Shield to Help Protect Customers from Rising Text-Based Scams
Globe has launched a new SMS Scam Shield feature on the GlobeOne app to help protect users from the growing threat of text-based phishing attacks, particularly those sent through spoofed Globe or GCash sender IDs. The feature, currently available to Android users, is Globe’s latest move in bolstering customer security in the face of increasingly […] More
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in Sundae ScoopGCash cautions public on “Calamity Assistance” scam exploiting typhoon response initiatives
GCash has issued an urgent alert to all its users regarding an SMS spoofing scam using fraudulent SMS messages that falsely claim that they received “Calamity Assistance” in light of recent typhoons and monsoon rains. More
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in Sundae ScoopShopee Warns Public Against Rising Task and Prize Scams
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has urged the public to remain vigilant against task and prize scams, with fraudsters using increasingly deceptive tactics to target unsuspecting individuals through SMS and messaging apps. More
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in Sundae ScoopMaya: Stay Alert Against ‘Text Hijacking’ Scams
Maya, the #1 digital bank in the Philippines, is reminding everyone to stay vigilant against ‘text hijacking’ scams that use text messages appearing to come from trusted companies. These fake messages often include suspicious links, offering things like vouchers or asking for personal information under false pretenses, such as account updates. More
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in Sundae ScoopKorean national involved in investment property scam, tracked down by PNP and GCash
A 70-year-old Korean national was recently arrested after being accused by his victim of an investment property scam. The suspect was apprehended by the Philippine National Police Northern District Anti-Cybercrime Team (PNP NDACT) in Caloocan City, with the assistance of the country’s leading finance app, GCash. More
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in Sundae ScoopAre you being spoofed? Here are telltale signs Blink and you’ll miss
Is your mobile phone being spoofed? There are signs, and you have just seconds to spot them. More
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in Sundae ScoopGlobe warns vs spoofed messages for Rewards claims Redeem Globe Rewards via GlobeOne app
Globe has called on the public to be extra vigilant and never engage with text messages with links directing customers to click to redeem Globe Rewards, as these are scam SMS sent out by fraudsters via spoofing. More
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in Sundae ScoopCICC, GCash sign agreement to ramp up fight against fraud
Further cementing its long-standing commitment to provide Filipinos secure and safe digital financial services, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) has signed an agreement with the country’s number one finance app, GCash, to intensify its campaign against online fraud and scams. More
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in Sundae Scoop‘Baka online shopping scam ‘yan!’ Here’s how to legit check online sellers
The attractiveness of sales and low prices, coupled with the time pressure that comes with it, make everyone vulnerable to online scammers, including fake sellers. More
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in Sundae ScoopPNP warns the public against crypto scam posing as job offer
Scammers, fraudsters, and cyber-criminals are now becoming more creative with their methods as technology quickly advances. One of the increasing cases of fraud now involves digital currencies also known as cryptocurrencies. The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) and leading mobile wallet GCash are warning the public against crypto scams circulating on social media disguised […] More
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