CICC warns of SMS scam infiltrating legitimate message threads in the Philippines

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) in the Philippines has issued a warning about a new SMS scam. This scam inserts fake messages into legitimate text threads, making it difficult for users to identify fraudulent content. The scam often includes links to fake websites that can steal personal information, including One-Time Passwords. CICC has received complaints from users of popular services like Maya and GCash, prompting these companies to issue advisories against clicking on suspicious links. GCash and other companies have clarified that they do not send links via SMS or email. They advise users to be cautious, as scammers are using illegal cell towers to send deceptive messages.