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Filipino scam victims report more to tech platforms than police
Filipino scam victims are more likely to report fraud to technology platforms than to the police, while most Southeast Asian victims who lose money recover nothing.
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BPI earns dual ISO certification for data security and privacy
BPI becomes the first Philippine universal bank to earn ISO certifications for both information security and privacy management, covering key digital and banking services.
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Metrobank app users get four new anti-scam tools to protect their money
Metrobank has added four security features to its mobile app, including Money Lock, Payee Verification, geolocation checks, and a 24-hour cooling-off period.
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AI scams are on the rise. Here’s what they look like and how to avoid them
AI-powered scams are becoming more convincing, using fake identities, voice and face cloning, and fake investment platforms to deceive consumers and steal money.
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UNO Digital Bank resolves InstaPay issue
UNO Digital Bank has completed account corrections and fund reversals for affected InstaPay transactions, while InstaPay and PESONet services remain temporarily paused.
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Your driver’s license data may be at risk: What Filipino drivers need to know
A complaint involving the LTO’s foreign contractor Dermalog has raised concerns about the security and control of Filipino drivers’ personal and biometric data.
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Why your bank’s OTP is changing on June 30, 2026
BSP-supervised banks and payment providers are phasing out SMS and email OTPs for high-risk transactions by June 30, 2026, replacing them with stronger authentication methods.
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GCash replaces SMS OTPs with in-app authentication
GCash is replacing SMS-based OTPs with secure in-app OTPs to make transactions harder for scammers to intercept.
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No more SMS OTPs: Paano na tayo magla-login starting June 25, 2026?
BSP Circular No. 1213 requires banks to replace SMS and email OTPs for high-risk transactions with stronger authentication methods such as biometrics and device-based verification.
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