308 mln USD stolen in investment, romance scams in 2023 in Japan
TOKYO, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The amount of money stolen in investment scams perpetrated via social media and in online romance scams in Japan totaled 45.52 billion yen (about 308 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, police data showed on Thursday. In 2023, damages from investment frauds using Facebook, Instagram and other social media means amounted to 27.79 billion yen in 2,271 cases reported to police, while damages f.....»»
3 stolen motorcycles used by terrorists recovered in Cotabato town
The police and military together impounded in a joint operation on Friday three stolen motorcycles that local terrorists had reportedly used in transporting home-made bombs from one area to another and in distributing shabu to contacts in different towns in Cotabato province......»»
Cebu archbishop, governor ask National Museum to return stolen church panels
Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma says the four stolen panels are sacred objects because they were on the pulpit 'where for centuries, Augustinian friars delivered sermons to the faithful'.....»»
Panels stolen from Cebu church surface in National Museum; Cebuanos want them back
Panels allegedly stolen in the 1980s from the heritage church of Boljoon resurfaced after they were donated by Unionbank CEO Edwin Bautista to the National Museum.....»»
Man held over stolen car accessories
A 25-year-old man accused of selling stolen automotive accessories online was arrested in Quezon City on Wednesday night......»»
More Infra Needed as BPO Workers Rises to 1.7 Million Workers by End of 2023
The business process outsourcing in the Philippines employed a total of 1.7 million workers and generated revenues worth at least 35 billion USD at the end of 2023, according to a report. But for the local industry not to get left behind by other countries, stakeholders want continued investment in infrastructure, real estate, reliable internet, […].....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 1
TOKYO -- Japan's lunar probe has re-entered a dormant state and suspended activities as it reached sunset, rendering solar power generation unavailable, the country's space agency said on Thursday. The planned activities for the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), which made Japan the world's fifth lunar landing country, concluded on Wednesday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said. (Japan-M.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 1
TOKYO -- Japan's lunar probe has re-entered a dormant state and suspended activities as it reached sunset, rendering solar power generation unavailable, the country's space agency said on Thursday. The planned activities for the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), which made Japan the world's fifth lunar landing country, concluded on Wednesday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said. (Japan-M.....»»
Multisectoral groups join forces vs online scams
Stepping up the fight against online fraud and scams, several government agencies have teamed up with the private sector and advocacy groups for an education campaign focused on bolstering consumer protection online......»»
'SerbisyoBandera: LTO may ‘Aksyon on the Spot’ hotline na, ano ba ‘to?
NAGLUNSAD ng bagong hotline ang Land Transportation Office (LTO) na tinawag nilang “Aksyon on the Spot.” Ayon sa LTO, ito ay para sa mga nais magreklamo tungkol sa mga paglabag trapiko, pati na rin sa online scams. Just in time lang ang magandang programang ito ng ahensya dahil talamak din ngayon ang “phishing scams” na kung.....»»
Boy Abunda slams fake news using his name for crypto scams
Television host Boy Abunda called out a series of fake articles mentioning that he was involved in cryptocurrency, all of which were scams......»»
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans hit by UK ticket scams: Lloyds
Thousands of fans of pop megastar Taylor Swift have been hit by a wave of concert ticket scams ahead of her tour in the UK later this year, a British bank said Wednesday......»»
Fake booking scams up – ACG
Fake booking scams increased in the second week of March, the Anti-Cybercrime Group of the Philippine National Police reported yesterday......»»
‘Hijack profile’ scams spike in February – PNP-ACG
Cases of “hijack profile” scams surged last month, the Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group reported on Monday......»»
PNP warns public vs ‘vacation scams’
People planning to travel for leisure should be wary of so-called vacation scams......»»
Cabaero: Online scams, again
Cabaero: Online scams, again.....»»
Beware of ‘love scams’ as Valentine’s Day nears — DILG
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday warned Filipinos of possible love scams as Valentine’s Day approaches. In a Palace briefing, Abalos explained that these involve criminals studying the personal life and interests of their targets and appealing to them emotionally. “Iyong love scam, I don’t know if you’ve heard about.....»»
As Valentine s Day nears, public cautioned vs love scams
Interior Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. warned the public against love scams as Valentine’s Day approaches......»»
Valentine’s Day warning: Avoid falling for love scams
Valentine’s Day warning: Avoid falling for love scams.....»»
Police: Beware of online ‘love scams’ this love month
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities here are reminding the public to not be swayed by sweet words and fake promises and end up as victims of “love scams” especially this love month On the second day of the month of February, Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, Deputy Director for Operations of the Cebu City Police.....»»
Valentine campaign: Cybercops focus on love scams
With the approach of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center yesterday launched a campaign to promote awareness and vigilance of Filipino netizens against so-called love scams......»»