The Philippine gaming regulator has warned the public that fraudsters are ‘impersonating its top executives to deceive individuals and businesses’.
This comes just a day after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) warned of a fake website purporting to issue gaming licenses and accreditations.
In the Tuesday statement, the group notes that ‘several gaming individuals and business owners have complained that they received fraudulent Viber messages that falsely claim to be from Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco and President and COO Wilma Eisma’.
The scammers are said to be using mobile numbers registered under both Tengco’s and Eisma’s names to contact potential victims.
Speaking of the scam operations, PAGCOR’s Chairman urged the public to exercise caution and “avoid engaging with any unsolicited messages that appear to come from PAGCOR executives”.
Tengco furthered that “These fraudulent schemes pose a serious risk to the public,” requesting individuals report suspicious messages to the authorities, “especially those that promise financial windfalls”.
Communications should be verified through PAGCOR’s official website: www.pagcor.ph, or via its trunkline numbers +632 8521 1542/+632 8522 0299.
