Philippine police warn public about text scams during holiday season

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cyber Crime Group (PNP-ACG) has issued a warning about text scams as the holiday season approaches. These scams often blend with real message threads, making it hard for people to identify fraudulent messages. The PNP-ACG cautioned that messages with links pretending to be from banks are likely scams. Cybercriminals use fake contact information to deceive recipients into thinking the messages are legitimate. To avoid falling victim, the PNP-ACG advises the public to be cautious with online transactions. They recommend not clicking on suspicious links and verifying any transactions directly with financial institutions.