Advisory from the Government
How Do I Spot And Report a Scam?
The Department of Finance (DOF) urges the public to take care of their hard-earned money and stay away from questionable investment schemes.
To avoid being scammed:
- Be wary of unsolicited offers and too-good-to-be-true investment or business opportunities.
- Stay cautious and avoid providing any personal information. Don’t believe everything you see or read online. This applies to advertisements, messages, and social media posts.
- Research before you invest to find out if they are licensed to operate under a regulatory body and look into their actual qualifications.
For suspicious investment schemes, you may contact the Enforcement and Investor Protection Department of the SEC through e-mail at epd@sec.gov.ph or through landline at (02) 8818-6337.
For malicious messages, lodge reports to the National Bureau of Investigation Anti-Fraud Division at (02) 8525-4093 or e-mail at afad@nbi.gov.ph. You may also send a message through the NBI’s website at www.nbi.gov.ph or their official Facebook account.
Additionally, you may report these incidents to the PNP Anti-Crime Group (PNP-ACG) through www.pnpacg.ph or hotline number at (02) 8723-0401 local 5313.
