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KasKasan Buddies x Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center

Oct 1, 2026 · 2 min readBy KasKasan Buddies

This partnership will mark a major milestone in KKB's 2026 goal to establish itself as the Philippines' top authority on digital bank and credit card safety, leveraging its massive community to support the CICC’s mandate of protecting citizens against cybercrime.

  • To make cyber safety more accessible and actionable, the two groups are rolling out several joint initiatives aimed at fighting scams together.
  • These include translating complex public service advisories into digestible, easy-to-understand content, launching proactive awareness campaigns on the latest modus operandi, and streamlining the process for the public to report online threats directly to the CICC’s 24/7 hotline, 1326.
  • Their shared goal is to ensure everyday Filipinos can navigate the fast-paced world of fintech and credit cards without falling victim to fraudsters.

This partnership will mark a major milestone in KKB's 2026 goal to establish itself as the Philippines' top authority on digital bank and credit card safety, leveraging its massive community to support the CICC’s mandate of protecting citizens against cybercrime.

  • To make cyber safety more accessible and actionable, the two groups are rolling out several joint initiatives aimed at fighting scams together.
  • These include translating complex public service advisories into digestible, easy-to-understand content, launching proactive awareness campaigns on the latest modus operandi, and streamlining the process for the public to report online threats directly to the CICC’s 24/7 hotline, 1326.
  • Their shared goal is to ensure everyday Filipinos can navigate the fast-paced world of fintech and credit cards without falling victim to fraudsters.

To make cyber safety more accessible and actionable, the two groups are rolling out several joint initiatives aimed at fighting scams together.

These include translating complex public service advisories into digestible, easy-to-understand content, launching proactive awareness campaigns on the latest modus operandi, and streamlining the process for the public to report online threats directly to the CICC’s 24/7 hotline, 1326.

Their shared goal is to ensure everyday Filipinos can navigate the fast-paced world of fintech and credit cards without falling victim to fraudsters.

Eradicating the vulnerability of consumers in the digital space is a core focus for the leadership teams of both KKB and the CICC. KKB's founders highlighted their "Community-First" commitment to keeping their growing base of members safe, emphasizing the need for rapid, no-excuse delivery of critical scam alerts.

Meanwhile, CICC leadership stressed the importance of public vigilance and proactive reporting, noting that with over 18,000 complaints handled by the Cybercrime Complaint Center (C3) in 2025 alone, empowering communities to recognize threats—such as unregistered SIM scams and compromised platforms—is essential to stopping cybercriminals in their tracks.

Ultimately, this alliance will bridge the gap between everyday digital consumers and the government agencies tasked with their protection. Operating under the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and fueled by KKB's highly engaged community network, the partnership promises to deliver proactive, accurate, and impactful cybersecurity resources.

By working hand-in-hand, KKB and the CICC will be empowering Filipinos to navigate their finances safely and confidently, advancing the shared mission of uplifting lives nationwide.