A law requiring public telecommunications providers to compile a database of SIM cards and their owners was recently signed by the Philippines president. The new law establishes that Filipinos must register their identity with the phone companies in accordance with the law to avoid having their cards deleted. Law enforcement will be able to access […]
Putting money aside for the future is an important aspect of life planning that gives people a sense of security. We all want a decent retirement to be safe, and at the very least live comfortably in our retirement years. Many individuals prefer to invest their money rather than keep it in a savings account, […]
Scam and fraud cases are made easier by emerging technologies such as mobile apps and wearable technology, which give criminals additional methods to reach their victims. People are already used to hearing on the news every day about online dating scam victims, or people who had their money stolen when purchasing online. A lot of […]
The Philippines is a hot ground for online financial scams and investment fraud. Authorities and media have been advising people to remain cautious and not to engage in new investment schemes that promise huge returns. According to the experience of private investigators in Manila and Cebu, the reports of investment fraud continue to grow despite […]
Thousands of people around the world have had a tough year due to online crime originated in the Philippines. Unfortunately, the Philippines authorities have not been able to stop, or even reduce, the cases of online fraud and scam in this country. Given that there is not much a person can do once they have […]
It is well known that internet crime thrives in the Philippines. One of the most popular and known schemes has been the online romance scam, which has been for years the means of profit for many Filipinas and Filipinos. However, the internet crime industry has expanded and diversified, creating new models and ways to trespass […]