Fake PDIC receipts on the rise: How to detect bogus payments, report scams

calendar_today September 22, 2025 schedule 5 min read

By Edielyn Mangol, Reporter Fake PDIC Receipts are making the rounds online, making it ever more important to learn how to detect and report scams. These forged documents, which falsely carry the name and logo of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), are being used by scammers to collect bogus payments and mislead the public. […]

Cybersecurity, News

PLDT, Smart raises flag on fake advisories supposedly released by banks and e-wallets

calendar_today November 2, 2023 schedule 3 min read

PLDT and Smart’s Cyber Security Operations have recently issued a warning to the public that cybercriminals have been getting more sophisticated in imitating official communication materials of financial institutions. “Without scrutinizing these fake advisories, one can easily be fooled into thinking they were officially released by the bank. We need to take some time to […]