The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) cautioned the public against receiving text messages or messages from those pretending to be connected to banks and e-money issuers.
In an advisory, the BSP said the alleged text message comes from a sender posing as part of a law enforcement or government agency.
The sender allegedly says that the receiver's account is under investigation for money laundering and has a link to verify the information.
BSP reminds the public to avoid clicking the attached link in the text messages.
"Immediately contact your bank or e-money issuer through their official channels if your account, credit card, e-wallet, or personal information has been compromised," said the Philippines' central bank.
BSP said anyone who will receive the text message can also be reported through the following:
· DICT Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center: https://cicc.gov.ph/report/
· PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group Complaint Action Center: https://acg.pnp.gov.ph/contact-us/
If the bank or e-money issuer has not taken adequate action to address the complaint, BSP encourages the recipient to immediately report it to BSP through the BSP Online Buddy or BOB.
1. Click on the BOB icon on the BSP website (www.bsp.gov.ph).
2. Chat on BSP Facebook Messenger (https://www.m.me/BangkoSentralngPilipinas/).
