Philippine scam-safety guides
Clear steps for situations that need action.
Practical guidance for checking suspicious contact, reporting incidents, recovering accounts and money, and verifying financial services in the Philippines.
Start with what you need to do now.
These guides turn official advice into a clear sequence. They do not replace your bank, regulator, law enforcement, or professional advice.
How to check a suspicious message
A message can copy a real bank, government office, delivery service, employer, or person you know. Check the request through a channel the sender does not control.
Read guide →Send the report to the right placeHow to report a scam in the Philippines
Reporting quickly can help protect an account, preserve a transaction trail, remove a fraudulent profile, and warn other people. Start with the organisation that can act on the immediate risk.
Read guide →Recover in the right orderWhat to do after a scam
The safest response depends on what happened: clicking a link, sharing a password or OTP, installing an app, sending money, or exposing identity documents. Start with the action that limits further loss.
Read guide →Check authority, not just registrationHow to verify a bank, lender, or investment
A certificate, app-store listing, office address, or company registration does not automatically mean an entity may accept deposits, offer loans, operate an e-wallet, or solicit investments.
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