Tag: online scam

LTO warns of phishing scam perpetrated through ‘notices of violation’

(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Office has warned the public against online scammers who use the agency’s name to dupe people into giving their personal information supposedly to pay for their traffic violations. Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza said the phishing scam involves informing potential victims of these supposed violations via text, which would contain a link to the supposed LTO website that asks for the user’s personal details. Once a payment option for the supposed violations […]

Zamora says “online scammers” involved in vaccine for a fee scheme; warns public not be duped

Mayor says no such illegal sale of vaccines in San Juan after initial investigation, expresses confidence in the integrity of his people   (Eagle News) — San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said that an initial probe that the city has conducted on the reported illegal selling of vaccines in the city found that this was being done online by scammers. He said that were able to contact the person who was offered the vaccine […]