Senator Koko Pimentel issued a warning to the public about holiday-themed scams, urging them to stay vigilant amid the rise of fraudulent schemes during the gift-giving and online shopping season.
Pimentel emphasized the importance of following the advisory from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
“Mag-ingat po tayo ngayong kapaskuhan. Maraming scammer ang naghahanap ng pagkakataon para manloko,” the lawmaker said.
“Use your KoKote always,” he added.
Pimentel stressed the NTC’s advice to avoid clicking on links in suspicious text messages, as these scams can easily compromise personal and financial security.
“Huwag po tayong magpapadala sa mga mensaheng hindi natin kilala ang pinagmulan. Bago kayo mag-click, siguraduhin ninyong lehitimo ang pinagmulan ng mensahe,” according to him.
He also reiterated the NTC’s call for citizens to report suspicious messages and online scams through their website or by calling the NTC Hotline at 1682.
“Ang pag-iingat ay susi para maiwasan ang mga scam.”IMT
