THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warned the public of a new text scam asking people to click on a legitimate-looking link.
“May mga umiikot na mga sasakyan na kargado ng equipment para mag-capture ng lahat ng cellphone number dun sa kapaligiran at once makuha ‘yung cellphone number binabato ngayon ito ng messages,” DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy.
He added that the public may be deceived as the scammers send links that may look legit.
“Dadalhin ka doon sa mismong site na mukhang kamukha ng lehitimong site kasi kinopya lang nila pero hindi totoong site yun. ‘Please key in your username, your password,’ and then ‘pag key in mo diyan, kuha na ‘yung detalye mo, ‘yung credentials mo at pwede nang masimot kung anuman ‘yung pera na nandun sa account na yun,” Uy said.
He added that the DICT cannot combat the scammers’ advanced equipment, and urged the public not to immediately click on links sent through text messages or call the number.
“Magpa-Pasko, medyo may pera mga tao at gusto mamili. Magdoble ingat po kayo sa inyong transaction lalo na online. Always be suspicious. Lalo na kung unsolicited,” Uy said.
He said the DICT is coordinating with e-wallet providers, online banks, and telecommunication companies to address the new scamming scheme. (GMA Integrated News)
